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Just like the pullover with the same namesake, the Nydia Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with compound raglan shaping. Lateral braids separate the ribbed edgings from the focal stitch pattern, a simple yet luxurious all-over lace texture that knits up quickly in a DK weight yarn. Short rows are used to gently curve and lower the front neckline, and waist and hip shaping allows the cardigan to gracefully contour your form.

Choose your own adventure between a cropped body with 3/4 length sleeves or a full-length body with long sleeves—or mix it up with any combination of the body and sleeve lengths! In between two sizes? Follow the fit customization guidelines to achieve bust circumferences ranging 31.25–64.75” (78–162 cm) instead. Tips are provided for adjusting the sweater to your liking!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12}

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCES

• In Inches: 29.75 (32.75, 36, 39, 42) [45, 48, 51.25, 54.25] {57.25, 60.25, 63.25}”
• In Centimeters: 74.5 (82, 90, 97.5, 105) [112.5, 120.5, 128, 135.5] {143, 150.5, 158.5} cm

Circumferences are for the finished cardigan worn closed. Cardigan is intended to fit with approximately 0–2” (0–5 cm) of negative ease at the full bust. Full-length, long sleeve sample shown in size 2 with negative ease.

YARN
Plied, DK weight yarn in the following amounts:

• Yards: 770–1246 (854–1364, 920–1464, 1007–1587, 1097–1712) [1166–1815, 1237–1919, 1350–2079, 1484–2279] {1623–2467, 1700–2579, 1812–2739} yards

• Meters: 705–1139 (781–1247, 841–1339, 921–1451, 1003–1565) [1067–1661, 1131–1755, 1235–1901, 1358–2084] {1485–2256, 1555–2358, 1658–2505} meters

Pattern includes a table with specific yarn requirements. Samples shown in Julie Asselin Leizu DK [DK weight, 90% superwash merino wool, 10% silk] in colorways ‘Safran’ and ‘Bisous’

NEEDLES

• US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 32” (80 cm) or longer, or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 32” (80 cm) or longer, or needle size .5 mm smaller than gauge needle
• Appropriate needle(s) in both sizes for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4” (10 cm) in textured lace pattern using larger needles, blocked

NOTIONS

• (8) Stitch markers, for raglan lines
• (2) Removable markers, to mark short row turns (optional) and centers of underarms
• Crochet hook, size D (3.25 mm) or slightly smaller
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn or two spare circular needles/cords, for placing sleeve stitches on hold
• Sewing needle and thread (ball point needle and 100% polyester thread recommended)
• (8) or (13) 5/8” (1.5 cm) buttons, depending on body length

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