The Design

“Soft & timeless.”

A timeless little cardi always manages to look modern. Ours has classic details: a pretty jewel neckline; knit-a-long button bands; full- or bracelet-length sleeves. In eight sizes and with two sleeve lengths, you can make this cardigan just right for you.

Rowan Alpaca Soft DK—a DK-weight blend of merino and alpaca—creates a Quintessential Cardigan that’s soft, yet sturdy. Four-plied with a snug spin, Alpaca Soft DK is lightweight, yet warm and bouncy. The firm, springy fabric has great stitch definition—perfect for this wardrobe classic!

The Details

FINSIHED SIZES
Finished bust: 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)"/84 (91.5, 99, 106.5, 114, 122, 129.5, 137)cm, after seaming and blocking.
To fit bust: 29−31 (32-34, 35-37, 38-40, 41-43, 44-46, 47-49, 50-52)"/74-79 (81-86, 89-94, 97-102, 104-109, 112-117, 119-124, 127-132)cm.

LENGTHS
Finished body length: Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem. 20¼ (20½, 20¾, 20¾, 21, 21¼, 21½, 21¾)"/51½ (52, 52.5, 52.5, 53, 54, 54.5, 55)cm.
Full-length sleeve:
Measured from shoulder point to cuff:
21¾ (22¼, 22½, 22¾, 23, 23, 23½, 23¾)"/55 (56.5, 57, 58, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5, 60)cm.
Bracelet-length sleeve:
Measured from shoulder point to cuff:
17¾ (18¼, 18½, 18¾, 19, 19, 19½, 19¾)"/45 (46, 47, 47.5, 48, 48, 49.5, 51)cm.

YARN
8 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (137 yds/125m each) held single throughout. Or approx. 1015 (1085, 1145, 1150, 1265, 1335, 1425, 1495) yds/928 (992, 1047, 1051, 1157, 1221, 1303, 1367)m of a similiar DK- weight yarn held single throughout.

Shown in color 214 Hunter Green in size 42".

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 5 (3.75mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US 3 (3.25mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or two US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
Stitch markers: 2 ring markers; 8 locking markers or coiless safety pins for ‘clip-and- turn’ short-row shaping, button placement, and setting in sleeves.
2 stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.
Seven ⅝"/16mm buttons; needle and thread.

GAUGE
22 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.