This sweet cardigan is a perfect light layer, easily slipping on for that little bit of extra warmth.

Knit at a sport weight gauge using two strands of Suibui Cima lace for a soft, light fabric with great drape and a soft feel.

Design features a straight fit with bracelet length sleeves and a thin button band with tiny buttons.

Shown on mannequin with 2”/5cm of ease

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), to fit with 2-4”/5-10cm of positive ease

Finished bust, buttoned: 32 (34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/81 (86.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm

Length: 23 (23, 24, 24, 24, 25, 25)”/58.5 (58.5, 61, 61, 61, 63.5, 63.5)cm

Yarn: 7 (8, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15) skeins Shibui Cima (328yds/300m, 1.75oz/50g, 70% superbaby alpaca/30% fine merino) Shown in 2022 Mineral

Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) 32”/80cm or longer circular needle and double point needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 3 (3.25mm) 32”/80cm or longer circular needle for button band

2 stitch holders, tapestry needle, 7 x 10-12mm buttons, needle and thread

Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette using larger needle and two strands of yarn held together, after blocking

Construction: Body is knit in one piece from the hem, divided at the armholes and the back and fronts worked separately. Sleeves are knit in the round to the under arm, the sleeve caps are worked back and forth in rows. The button band is picked up and worked.