The upper body of this cardigan is worked flat in pieces, each worked from the sleeve cuff to the center back. The pieces are then joined using the three-needle bind-off, and stitches for the lower body are picked up and worked downward.

Designer Amy Christoffers

Finished Size 15½ (20, 24, 28½)“ back width. Cardigan shown measures 20”.

Yarn Berroco Fiora (40% cotton, 30% viscose, 15% alpaca, 10% nylon, 5% wool; 246 yd 225 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3828 ray, 4 (4, 5, 6) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 32” circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.