A shell-stitch border frames the delightfully feminine lacy body of this short-sleeve tee-style cardigan. This lightweight cardigan was inspired by that first breath of spring when you want to run for your summer clothes but admit that you need a sweater, too. Try working in a tonal or solid, rather than variegated yarn, for a look that is both tailored and feminine. Create your own silhouette by closing with a shawl pin at either neck or waist.

DESIGNER Robyn Chachula

FINISHED SIZE 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)” bust circumference. Fit is close. Sample shown measures 35″, modeled with 1″ ease.

YARN Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 430 yd 393 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): go, Sandy, go (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) hanks; dusk (CC), 1 hank.

HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Rustproof blocking pins; yarn needle.

GAUGE 8 ch-2 sps and 16 rows = 4″.