Eyelets, ribbing, and buttons combine to create an elegant cardigan, perfect for afternoon tea or a night at the theatre.

This cardigan is knit in pieces from the bottom up and seamed at the sides and shoulders. Wide ribbing in the body adds subtle shaping. Sleeves are set in and feature buttoned cuffs. Eyelet rib trims the hem and center fronts, and rolled stockinette, with button loop tabs, finishes the edge. Add handmade or purchased buttons for the final touch.

FINISHED SIZE: Bust - 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)(44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54)“. Length - 22.5 (22.5, 23, 23, 24, 24)(24.5, 24.5, 25.5, 25.5, 26, 26)”. Intended to be worn with 0-2” ease.

YARN: 1100 (1175, 1260, 1325, 1450, 1525)(1650, 1750, 1900, 1975, 2085, 2175) yards DK weight wool. Shown in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% merino).

NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4.0mm) straight or circular needles. One U.S. size 6 (4.0mm) double pointed needle (dpn). Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

OTHER: Stitch holders, 1/2” (13mm) buttons - 6 for sleeves and 5 for center front, stitch markers (optional).

GAUGE: 24 stitches/29 rows = 4” in Main Rib, slightly stretched.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Techniques include yarn overs, decreases, make 1 increases, sloped bind off, and grafting stockinette stitches. Other techniques - tab buttonholes, back neck edging - are fully explained in the pattern.

PATTERN: 9 page pdf includes written instructions, charts, photos, and schematic.

Enjoy!