The Matsu Cardi is a long cardi makes a wonderful beach cover-up that will become your go-to summer staple. It is worked top down for easy length adjustments. Created with a fluid, yarn-efficient lace stitch, this is casual with jeans or elegant with long linen pants.

DESIGNER Natasha Robarge

FINISHED SIZE 36½ (40½ , 44½ , 48½ , 52½ )“ bust circumference, measured when laid flat. To fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36½ “, modeled with 3” ease. Garment stretches lengthwise and hugs the body when worn.

YARN Quince & Co. Sparrow (100% organic linen; 168 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): sans 200, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

HOOK Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm), D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS 2 st markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 24 stitches (4 pattern repeats) and 7 rows = 4” in main body pattern with larger hook, when measured flat after blocking.