Woolly Dolly is a cardigan worked seamlessly from the top down. The ruched ruffles provide a feminine touch without being overly frilly. The ruffles have been carefully arranged to give the right fullness without adding extra bulk. Worked in aran weight yarn, this cardigan can be worked up quickly.

Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

Materials

Yarn

Aran weight

Shown here: Cascade Yarns Greenland (100% Merino Superwash; 125 m/137 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Christmas Green #3559: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13) skeins)

Yardage requirement: 950 (1025, 1110, 1210, 1295, 1450, 1550, 1625) m / 1040 (1120, 1215, 1325, 1415, 1585, 1695, 1775) yds, including 10% allowance

Needles

5 mm (US 8) circular needle of length 80 cm (32”); adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

5 mm (US 8) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

Notions

4 buttons about 2 cm / 0.875” diameter; stitch markers; yarn needle

Gauge

17 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm (4”) in St st, blocked.

Sizes

To fit actual bust circumference: 76 (86.5, 94, 101.5, 109, 122, 132, 139.5) cm / 30 (34, 37, 40, 43, 48, 52, 55)“

Shown in 76 cm / 30”

Finished Measurements

Bust Circumference: 81.5 (89.5, 98, 106, 113, 125, 134.5, 141.5) cm / 32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.75, 44.5, 49.25, 53, 55.75)“

Back Length: 52 (54.5, 55.5, 56, 57, 58, 58.5, 58.5) cm / 20.5 (21.5, 21.75, 22, 22.5, 22.75, 23, 23)“

This garment is intended to be worn with 2.5-5 cm / 1-2” positive ease. For in-between sizes or for next-to-skin wear, choose the smaller size.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, picking up stitches

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