Cordova Cardigan

A pretty cardi, with a wide round neck, front button closure, three-quarter length sleeves and pretty lace panels at center front and back.

Although the panels look intricate, they are simple to work. Best of all, the Cordova is totally seamless. Fronts, back, and button band are worked together to the underarms. Sleeves are worked in the round, then joined to the body for the yoke. The sides are shaped for a flattering fit. A versatile cardigan that’s easy to make and easy to wear.

To fit bust

32-34 (34-36, 36-38, 38-40, 40-42, 42-44) inches

Finished measurements

Bust: 37 (39, 40¾, 43, 45, 47) inches

Length: 22¼ (22¾, 23, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼) inches

Sleeve to underarm: 14¼ (14½, 14½, 14½, 14¾, 15) inches

Materials

9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 12) 50g (each 96 yds) balls worsted weight yarn. Shown in Knit Picks Andean Silk, color Wallaby

Needles

4.5 mm (Size 7) needles—24-40 inch circular, and set double-pointed

5.0 mm (Size 8) needles—24-40 inch circular, and set double-pointed (or size needed for gauge)

tapestry needle

stitch markers

stitch holders

7 or 8 medium (13-19mm) buttons

Gauge

18 stitches, 24 rows = 4 inches of stocking stitch

Errata

For the Sleeve shaping, page 3 about halfway down the page, the pattern should read "...and at the same time work an INC row every 14 (10, 8, 8, 8, 6)th row 5 (7, 8, 9, 9, 11) times".