Diams is an oversized cropped cardigan that is both casual and feminine, and a great layering piece. Its unusual construction and nice finishing touches make for a relaxing yet interesting knitting experience.
Randomly sized and placed motifs evoke some kind of abstract garden.

YARN
The Plucky Knitter Suave Sport (39% Bamboo, 31% Merino, 30% Silk, 275 yds / 251 m – 115 g)
6 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 7, 7) skeins (Edwardian Blue)
or
1456 (1551, 1615, 1627, 1696) (1723, 1702, 1675, 1718) yds / 1331 (1418, 1477, 1488, 1551) (1576, 1556, 1532, 1571) m of sport weight yarn.
Given the structure of this garment, be sure to choose a yarn with plenty of drape.

NEEDLES
Main needle: US4/ 3,5 mm circular needle – or size to obtain gauge/desired fabric
Smaller needle: US3 / 3,25 mm circular needle – or 1 size smaller than main needle
You will need both sizes in the following lengths:

• 32” / 80 cm or longer
• 16” / 40 cm

NOTIONS
US E / 3,5 mm crochet hook
Cable needle
Locking stitch markers
1 unique stitch marker for BOR
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Blunt tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts x 31 rows to 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on main needle, after blocking.

SIZES
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust circumference
122 (132, 142, 152, 162) (172, 182, 192, 202) cm / 48 (52, 56, 59,75, 63,75) (67,75, 71,75, 75,5, 79,5)’’
(including space between the fronts that are not overlapping)

Recommended ease
35 to 42 cm / 13.75 to 16.5” ease.
Sample shown in size 1 with 42 cm / 16.5” positive ease.

CONSTRUCTION
The right sleeve is worked in the round with an i-cord border, then continued flat with different shaping methods to form the right upper body. Center back stitches are put on hold while the left sleeve and upper body are worked symmetrically. The two pieces are joined by grafting the center back stitches.
Stitches are picked up along the upper fronts and back and the lower body is worked downward with gathers and decorative motifs, ending with an i-cord bind-off.
An i-cord border is added to the front edges and the back neckline.