Knit in a luxury mix of cashmere, baby camel, angora and merino, embrace is a modern, oversized cardigan that is perfect to wrap yourself in on a balmy day or chilly evening. The long line and unusual shaping, along with the sloped front button band, result in an interesting and flattering drape along the garments sides and back.
This is a sweater you will want to wear day-after-day.

SIZES
XS-S (M-L, 1-2X, 3-4X, 5X)
to fit Bust Measurement
30/34 (38/42, 46/50, 54/58, 60)“/
76/86 (97/107, 117/127, 137/147, 157)cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(oversized at bust, fitted below hip)
Chest: Buttoned
50 (57 ½, 66, 73 1/2, 82)”/
127 (146, 167.5, 186.5, 208.5)cm
Length:
29 (30, 31, 32, 33)”/
73.5 (76, 78.5, 81.5, 84)cm

YARN

• 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins Shilasdair Luxury DK (330 yds/ 300m per 100 gram skein; 10% cashmere, 10% baby camel, 40% angora, 40% british merino lambswool, shown in Thistle Bloom) or
• Approx 1400 (1650, 1925, 2175, 2450)yds/ 1275 (1500, 1750, 2000, 2250)m DK weight yarn

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

• Size 6 US (4mm) 32”/ 80cm (or preferred length) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
21 sts and 30 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st
Take time to check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION
Fronts and back are worked separately from the bottom-up and shoulders are seamed. Sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down. Front band is picked up and worked and side seams are joined.