If you’re craving a knit cardi this winter, this is the project for you! Inspired by the beloved child-sized Eloise Cardi, this cardi incorporates some of the season’s hottest trends, including the open front with a single button closure, cropped sleeves and beautiful shaping at the neck and shoulders. Make both versions for a sweet mommy and me set. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L10467
Corrections applied Feb 27, 2012

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

Finished Bust
38 (42, 46, 50, 53-1/2) in.
96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 136) cm

Finished Length
21-1/2 (22, 22-1/2, 23, 23-1/2) in.
54.5 (56, 57, 58.5, 59.5) cm

Cotton-Ease® (Article #830) 4-7 balls
Shown in Plum

Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 32 in. (81.5 cm) long
Stitch Holders
Split Ring Stitch Markers
1 button 3/4 in. (20 mm) diameter
Sewing needle and thread

Worked in stockinette stitch with seed stitch edges. Yoke features eyelet pattern.

Finishing: Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew underarm seams. Sew on button.

Construction schematics are provided.

Lion Brand Notes:

Back, Fronts, and Sleeves are worked back and forth in rows on circular needle to armhole. The pieces are then joined and the yoke (upper portion of Cardi) is worked in one piece.

A circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.