This elegant cardigan in Isabella DK is crocheted from the bottom up as one piece to the armholes, then each section is worked separately before crocheting the cuffed sleeves. Mesh and lace stitch patterns make this cardigan a flexible wardrobe item.

MEASUREMENTS
TO FIT CHEST
81/86 91/97 102/107 112/117 122/127 132/137 cm
32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 inches

ACTUAL MEASUREMENT
100 112 121 131 141 151 cm
39½ 44 47¾ 51½ 55½ 59½ inches

FULL LENGTH
(measured from back of neck)
(approximately)
49 55 60 65 70 75 cm
19¼ 21¼ 23¾ 25½ 27½ 29½ inches

SLEEVE LENGTH
44 44 45 46 46 46 cm
17¼ 17¼ 17¾ 18 18 18 inches

MATERIALS
K038 Sublime Isabella DK
shade 668 Wisteria
11 13 15 18 20 22 balls, 50g each
1562. 1846. 2130. 2556, 2840, 3124 yards

Sirdar Elegant Button
K038 Sublime Isabella DK
code B5600-0675
1 1 1 1 1 1 Button

The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.

Needle notes and needs

• These instructions use UK crochet terms throughout – US terms are given in the legend key.
• Gauge Using 4.00 (UK8 – USAF/5) hook make 21 chains proceed as follows: Foundation Row. 1 double crochet into 3rd ch from hook, 1 double crochet into each chain to end, turn. 20 double crochet. 1st Row. 1ch (counts as 1 double crochet), 1 double crochet into each st to end, turn. 1st row sets double crochet pattern. Work 22 rows more. Fasten off. This should now measure 10cm, (4in) square.
• If your square is smaller your tension is tight and the garment will be small when completed. If its bigger your tension is loose and the garment will be big when completed.