Named for one of the very first female mathematicians, Hypatia, the cardi, was born from my love of math and short rows. The circular yoke and slight A-line flair are shaped with short rows. The three-quarter length and lightly shaped sleeves make this the perfect piece for transitioning into fall.

Finished measurements
33½ (37¼, 40, 43¾, 47½, 50, 54)“ 85 (94.5, 101.5, 111, 120.5, 127, 137) cm bust circumference, buttoned; sample shown in 37¼” 94.5 cm with 3½“ 9 cm of positive ease

Yarn
Owl by Quince & Co. (50% American wool, 50% American alpaca; 120yd 110m/50g)
• 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Tawny 302

Needles
• One 24” circular needle (circ) in size US 7 4.5 mm
Or size to obtain gauge

Notions
• Stitch marker (m)
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• 9 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10) buttons, 7/8” 22 mm

Gauge
17 sts and 25 rows = 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch,
after blocking.