For slouchy fall days, cozy winter layering, and springtime transitions…

Relaxed and slouchy, Verdant is a comfortable cropped cardigan with mock button details and dropped sleeves.

The variegated yarn adds interest to an otherwise simple stockinette body.

Construction: Sweater is knit bottom up with the button band worked at the same time as the body. Sleeves are worked in the round and sewn to the body.

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) to fit with approx. 4”/10cm positive ease

Finished Bust, buttoned: 34 (36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm

Finished Length: 18 (19, 20, 20, 20, 21, 21)”/46 (48, 51, 51, 51, 53.5, 53.5)cm

Yarn: 4 (5, 5, 5, 7, 9, 11) skeins Malabrigo Yarns Washted (210yds/192m, 3.5oz/100g, 100% Superwash Merino Wool) Shown in 880 Hojas

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) circular and double point needles, or size to obtain gauge US 6 (4mm) circular and double point needles

Notions: 2 st markers, st holders/waste yarn, tapestry needle, 5 x 1”/25mm buttons

Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, using larger needles