Inspired by vintage jackets, Pat Menchini has created this elegant, fitted cardigan. Designed to fit neatly, it has ribbed sections to offer some stretch. “The shaping in the peplum is achieved by working turning rows, with a mass decrease at the base of the wide ribs to complete the styling,” says Pat. It is knitted in smooth Baby Rooster yarn, which is available in 17 delicate shades.

Sizes

• Size 8 - to fit bust 81cm (32”); actual bust 86cm (34”); length 58cm (23”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)
• Size 10 - to fit bust 86cm (34”); actual bust 91cm (36”); length 59cm (23.25”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)
• Size 12 - to fit bust 91cm (36”); actual bust 97cm (38”); length 60cm (23.5”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)
• Size 14 - to fit bust 97cm (38”); actual bust 102cm (40”); length 61cm (24”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)
• Size 16 - to fit bust 102cm (40”); actual bust 107cm (42”); length 62cm (24.25”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)
• Size 18 - to fit bust 107cm (42”); actual bust 112cm (44”); length 63cm (25”); sleeve seam 44cm (17.25”)

Needles and Accessories

• 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles
• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
• 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long (optional for holding back peplum stitches)
• 3 locking stitch markers or coloured thread
• 1 stitch holder
• 8 buttons

Yarn Requirements

• Sizes 8 - 10 - 10 x 50g balls
• Sizes 12 - 14 - 11 x 50g balls
• Sizes 16 - 18 - 12 x 50g balls