Add sweetness to your wardrobe with Jo Allport’s reversible cardi, complete with pretty lace border.

There’s nothing like slipping into something light, bright and pretty as the promise of spring draws near. And if you cast on this great cardi soon there’s a good chance it’ll be ready for the start of the season. Conway and Bliss Lolli is an incredible cotton-based yarn filled with flashes of contrasting colour which really inject some fun into your garment. Add a dash of lace detail outside the button borders and sleeves to finish.

Conway and Bliss, Lolli (80% cotton, 20% polyamide, 50g/110m balls)
A pair of 4½mm knitting needles
5 stitch holders
11 to 12 small 1cm buttons