A dose of color can spice up many an outfit. This mustard short-sleeve cardigan is a perfect example.

It begins with a yoke worked side to side with clever short rows to form a gracefully curved neckline. Stitches are then picked up along the bottom edge to work the body from the top-down. Small cable panels are added to accent the front lines. A group of small cables are worked down the center back, then gathered and crossed to narrow at the waist for a flattering effect.

Wide ribbed front bands and short ribbed armhole bands are then added for the finishing touch.

The result? A great accent piece that will spice up any ensemble while keeping things ultra feminine and chic.

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Errata found 2/12/14 (only applies to you if you purchased this before 2/12/14): Page 6, Row 4 of BODY section: Follow Row 3 of Vine Lace for BOTH panels.

Errata found 1/28/14 (only applies to you if you purchased this before 1/28/14): Page 6, right before the BODY section: The total of 178 (194, 206, 222, 244, 272) rows along bottom edge should include counting the CO row also as a row.

Finished Knit Bust Measurements: (snapped closed, with front bands only barely overlapping): 30 (33 ¼, 37 ½, 39 ¾, 44, 47 ¼)" [76 (84.5, 95, 101, 112, 120) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: DROPS Garnstudio Alaska (100% Pure new wool; 1.76 oz/50 g [76 yds/70 m] per ball): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls in Mustard #58.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 17 sts and approx 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Double Vine Lace; 15 sts and approx 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: An aran weight 100% wool yarn with a gauge of 17 sts = 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 7-10 needles [4.5 mm-6 mm].

Total Yardage Required: 615 (690, 755, 810, 910, 990) [562 (631, 690, 741, 832, 905) m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 [6 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts when working the cardigan to fit on straight needles); Size 10 [6 mm] set of DPNs OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (for working SLEEVES in the round) .

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