Fascinating construction defines this lovely cardigan. You begin with the diagonal garter borders-- join them together at the corners-- and then basically fill them in with knitting, working a knit/purl pattern on the back which will be embellished with knitted (appliqued) butterflies later. Options are provided for working the sleeves either flat, or in the round; armholes are a curious hybrid of peasant or modified drop, and a little bit of set-in action as well. Final edgings are worked in crochet (American terminology). It’s gorgeous and swingy. Original Furlana’s no longer around, but you could try getting gauge with Charmed and a strand of Possum Sock.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced

MATERIALS
Yarn: 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls Furlana Eggplant, 109 yds / 50 gr, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls Possum Paints Quarry Hill, 109 yds / 50 gr, 1 ball Furlana Bluestone, 109 yds / 50 gr (Possum Worsted may be substituted for the Furlana, but gauge differs at 4.5” per 1”)

Gauge: 17 sts and 27 rows to 4” over pattern
Needles: Size 7 24” Circular needle, Size 7 straight needles, Crochet Hook size F / 5