This simple, seamless cardigan gets softer and softer each time you wear it. Knitted in Classic Elite's luxurious Allure, a blend of cashmere, angora, and merino. Add optional crocheted flower embellishments in La Gran.
Finished Size: 36 1/4 (42, 44 3/4, 49 1/2, 53 1/2)" bust. Cardigan shown measures 36 1/4".
Yarn: Classic Elite Allure, 25% cashmere, 25% angora, 50% merino; 110 yd (100 m)/50 g: #10307 orange (A), 8 (10, 11, 13, 13) skeins. Classic Elite La Gran 76.5% mohair, 17.5% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd (82 m)/42 g: #6585 pumpkin (B), 1 ball
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st with A.
Needles: Hooks: Size 8 (5 mm): 4 double-pointed needles, 16" and 24" circular needles, Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Notions: Stitch markers, Stitch holders, Yarn needle, Five 7/8" buttons, 18 (21, 24, 24, 24) 5/8" buttons
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2006