Tie One On by Cathy Carron

Tie One On

Knitting
October 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 8 - 5.0 mm
Instructions are written for size Small. Changes for Medium, Large, and X-Large are in parentheses. (Shown in size Small.)
English

tie one on
Get set to shine in this shimmering cardi with an elegant tie collar.

TIE-FRONT CARDI
Knit-in scarves are an easy way to add a charming, romantic look to a simple design, like this classic top-down cardi. The razzle-dazzle of S. Charles’s Stella yarn, a blend of silk and metallic threads, makes it even more fun to make and wear.

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn
Stella by S. Charles. .88oz/25g balls, each approx 84yd/77.5m (silk/lurex) YARN WT = 4
• 14 (15, 17, 18) balls in #05 twilight
GAUGES
22 sts and 32 rows to 4”/10cm over St st using size 8 (5mm) needle.
30 sts and 32 rows to 4”/10cm over k1, p1 rib using size 8 (5mm) needle.
Take time to check gauges.

NOTE
Cardi is worked in one piece from the top down.