Designed to be worn with open fronts, the short-sleeved Dianthus Cardigan can easily be paired with jeans or ethereal dresses. Working the multicolor yarn in slip-stitch patterns gives the fabric variation but avoids pooling.

Finished Size 15½ (17¼, 18¾, 21, 22½, 24¾)“ back width. Cardigan shown measures 17¼”, modeled on 33” bust.

Yarn Fibra Natura Good Earth Multi (53% cotton, 47% linen; 204 yd 187 m/3½ oz 100 g): #205 roses, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) hanks. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.

Gauge 14 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Slip Stitch Patt I on larger needle; 16 sts and 29 rows = 4” in Slip Stitch Patt II on larger needle; 14 sts and 26 rows = 4” in garter st on smaller needle.