If the standard construction of sweaters has left you bored, here is a cardigan with a difference! The back and sleeves are knit first, then the front and yoke are picked up and knit as one piece. This creates a cozy cardigan with a horizontal lace rib that flows seamlessly and leaves you with very little finishing work. Sleek raglan decreases form eye-catching shoulder details and a luxurious shawl collar gives it the perfect finish.

SIZE
To fit actual bust circumference up to: 30 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 50 inches
3 inches of positive ease are recommended.
Navy version modelled with 3 inches postive ease, pink and green version modelled with 1 inch postive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 33.5 36, 38, 40.5, 42, 44.5, 46.5, 50.5, 53 Inches
Length: 23 24, 25, 26.25, 27.25, 28, 28.25, 31, 31 Inches

MATERIALS
Elann Incense (50% Wool, 25% Silk, 25% Bamboo; 114yd/104m per 50g skein); color: Blue Night (07); 9 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 17, 18 skeins

Alternative yarn 1:
Fyberspates DK Scrumptious (45% silk, 55% Merino; 241yd/220m per 100g skein); color: Green (VR1280); 4 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins

Alternative yarn 2:
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (30% silk, 70% Merino Extrafine Wool; 295yd/270m per 100g skein); color: Pink (6461); 4 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 skeins (Note: US#8/5mm needles may be necessary to achieve the correct gauge with this yarn).

1 set US #7/4.5mm straight needles
32-inch (or longer) US #7/4.5mm circular needle
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
4 Stitch markers
5 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 buttons, 1-inch diameter

GAUGE
19 sts/28 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch
21 sts/28 rows = 4″ in ribbing