Napali Cardigan by Hilary Smith Callis

Napali Cardigan

Knitting
July 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch, blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
660 - 1530 yards (604 - 1399 m)
28.25 (32.5, 36.25, 40.5, 44.25, 48.5, 52.25, 56.5, 60.25, 64.5)” finished bust measurement, buttoned; garment is meant to be worn with 0-2” of negative ease.
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With a scoop neck and cascading lace panels, the Nepali Cardigan is sure to turn heads. Long sleeves and subtle waist shaping complete the look. You’ll love making and wearing this gorgeous garment.

Napali is knit from the top down, seamlessly, and mostly in one piece. The collar, front edgings, and sleeves are picked up and added once the body of the vest is complete.

Yarn requirements:
Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 110 yards/50g):
Indigo Heather 24097, 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.

Needles:
US 7 (4.5mm) 30-60” circular needles (length needed depends on size) and DPNs or two 24” circular needles for two circulars technique, or one 32” or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique, or size to obtain gauge

Notions:
10 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) buttons, 5/8” diameter
Needle and coordinating thread