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Ruby Cropped Cardi
Materials
Yarn
Sportweight (#3 light).
shown: Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Spun Lhasa
Wilderness (75% yak, 25% bamboo; 180 yd 165
m/2 oz 56 g): Ruby (MC), 3 (4, 5, 6) balls.
Hook
Size H/8 (5 mm) and size F/5 (3.75 mm) or hook
needed to obtain gauge.
Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends; five 5⁄8” (1.5
cm) diameter buttons; spray bottle with water;
straight pins for blocking
Gauge
4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = motif with larger hook.
3” x 3” (7.5 x 7.5 cm) = motif with smaller hook.
Finished Size
Bust Measurement is 32”–34” (36”–38”, 42”–
44”, 48”–50”), (81.5–86.5, 91.5–96.5, 106.5–112,
122–127 cm). Sized for Small, (Medium, Large,
X-Large). Size shown is Small with negative ease.
Notes
Work motifs for Small and Large sizes with the
smaller hook. Work Medium and X-Large sizes
with the larger hook. Work the first motif completely,
then join the following motifs on the last
round.
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