Smokey Rose Cardigan by Maria Leigh

Smokey Rose Cardigan

Knitting
January 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
959 - 1644 yards (877 - 1503 m)
30¾ (34½, 38¼, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Sizes 30¾ (34½, 38¼, 42¼, 46, 49¾)“ bust circumference; shown in size 34½”
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd 125 m/50g):
• #2225 smokey rose, 7 (7, 8, 10, 12) skeins
Gauge 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 2½ (3 mm): 24” cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle
• 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) ?“ buttons

Stock up on your favorite buttons to make this button-embellished cardigan.