Natsu cardigan by Mari Chiba

Natsu cardigan

Knitting
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch in the round
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1420 - 3124 yards (1298 - 2857 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) (Shown in size XS)
English
This pattern is available for $6.00.
Errata available: knittingfever.com

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This lightweight summer cardigan was inspired by the lovely layers that the women in Japan wear to keep their fair skin covered no matter the heat and humidity.
Made with linen, this is a perfect outer layer to keep the chill off in warm weather.

SIZE
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) (Shown in size XS)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)“ / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm. Length: 25 3⁄4 (26 1⁄2, 27 1⁄4, 28 1⁄2, 30, 32, 33 1⁄4)” / 65.5 (67.5, 69, 72.5, 76, 81.5, 84.5) cm.

YARN
MC: 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in color #5 Cumin.
CC: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in color #9 Cocoa.

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm) double-point needles.
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” (81 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn/stitch holder.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st in the round.