Stolen Stitches - Meves

he subtle pattern and smooth shaping on this cardigan create a flattering fit for everyone.  Worked in one piece from the bottom up the smooth faux cables are worked all the way to the shoulder.  Optional cap sleeve directions are also included.

SIZES

Finished Bust Measurement: 31 (33.75, 37, 39, 43.5, 46.5, 48.5, 49.75, 53)” / 78.5 (85.5, 94, 99, 110.5, 118, 123, 126.5, 134.5) cm, closed but not overlapping.

Shown in Size 33.75”/84 cm with approx 0” ease.  0-1” / 0-2.5 cm of positive ease recommened.

Finished length:

23.25 (23.75, 24.25, 24.5, 24.75, 25, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75)” / 59 (60.5, 61.5, 62, 63, 63.5, 64, 65, 65.5) cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas ‘Skinny Dyed Cotton’: (100% organic cotton; 150yds/ 137m per 65g skein);

Color: Mallard (308); 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

Note: For optional cap sleeves increase yarn by approx. ½ skein.

Needles & Notions

2 US 6/4mm circular needles, 40” / 100cm length or longer for bigger sizes, US 6/4mm dpns (optional; for cap sleeves)

Tapestry needle, stitch markers (fixed & opening), stitch holders, 3 (or desired number) small ‘ball’ buttons, 4mm (size G-6) crochet hook.

GAUGE

20 sts/28 rows = 4″/10cm in st st

19 st Faux Cable chart meas 3.5” / 9 cm across

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.