You’ll look elegant all day in this classic summer cardigan with lace at the waist, set-in sleeves, and a garter-stitch collar. A lightweight cotton and alpaca yarn can go anywhere.

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 36¾ (43, 50, 56¾ )“, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36¾ “, modeled with 2½ “ of positive ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Cerro (85% cotton, 15% alpaca; 150 yd [137 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #2): #7193 bay blue, 8 (9, 11, 13) skeins.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers; five 7⁄8” buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows =4” in St st on larger needles.