Skylark was been dreamed up out of necessity: a need for a versatile, tie-front cardigan that is light and can be worn over a dress. Using an open mesh stitch makes this cardigan super light, which is perfect for just throwing it on on a cool summer evening.

Worked flat, the front panels are decreased diagonally to create ties, which can be adjusted at the front. The sleeves have very tight cuffs, and, along with a drop shoulder construction, ensure a blousy, oversized fit. This cardigan uses a fingering weight 100% superwash wool, which is a perfect weight to achieve tight rib cuffs and an open mesh pattern. And the best thing about it: this pattern uses only 2-3 (typical-size) balls or skeins of fingering-weight yarn!

SIZE
Women’s XSS, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
Shown in size S with no ease at largest part of chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest/Bust Circumference: 3236, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 inches / 8191.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5 cm
Length: 14.515, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5 inches / 3738, 39.5, 40.5, 42, 43, 44.5, 45.5, 47 cm

MATERIALS
Yarnalia Skylark 100% superwash wool; 350yd/320m per 3.5 oz/100g ball; color: Buttermilk 22, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls

Recommended needle size
always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
1 set US #6/4mm needles for working flat
1 set US #10.5/6.5mm needles for working flat

GAUGE
12 sts/14 rows= 4 inches/10 cm in Mesh Stitch on US #10.5/6.5mm needles
28 sts/32 rows= 4 inches/10 cm in K1, P1 rib on US #6 /4mm needles