Crocheted X’s serve as belt loops in this fresh little cardi. Slightly puffed sleeve caps in a set-in silhouette combine with a worsted weight tweed and garter stitch for a simple-but-smart look.
Finished Size: 31 (36, 401⁄2, 451⁄2, 50)" bust; shown in size 31"
Yarn: Plymouth Taria Tweed (40% merino, 30% llama, 30% silk; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g): turquoise (MC), 5 (6, 8, 9, 10) skeins aqua (CC), 1 skein
Gauge: 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st.
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, plus circular in any length for bands
Notions: Six 11⁄4" buttons, Yarn needle, Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet Hook, Stitch holders, Contrasting waste yarn
Originally Published: Knitscene Winter/Spring 2011