Attention to detail in both design and finishing create a sophisticated ease and make this a perfect fingering weight cardigan. Doubled hems of contrasting handpaint or color add weight and style, complimented by a wide back stripe. Learn a new way of working front bands and buttonholes that fit this piece perfectly.

moderately engaging / flat with short rows

Sizes

XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)
Finished chest (without bands) 33 (36) (39.5) (43.5) (47.5)“
Finished back length 19.25 (20.25) (21.25) (22.25) (23.25)”

Gauge

6.125 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 24.5 sts/4” and 32 rows/4” in St st on size 4(3.5mm) ndls
6.625 sts/in and 10 rows/in = 26.5 sts/4” and 40 rows/4” in St st on size 2(2.75mm) ndls

Needles

Size 4(3.5mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge, size 2(2.75mm) ndls

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for flexible long-tail CO and 3-ndl BO, 5 size 0.5” buttons

Yarn

Kiwi Fingering from Zealana, 40% NZ merino, 30% organic cotton, 30% NZ possum, 40g/246 yds (225m)
Main Color MC 4 (4) (5) (5) (6) skeins
Handpaint Color HC 1 (1) (1) (1) (2) skeins this is used for sleeve hems and back stripe
Contrast Color C1 1 (1) (1) (1) (2) skeins this is used for front and back hems

As Shown

Model Size Medium
MC Aurora Pink
C1 Wild Lime
HC King’s Road

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