Little black cardigans have always been a staple in my closet. This one is my new fave with its updated silhouette and details!

The cardigan is also cleverly worked in one piece – so it's seamless! It begins by knitting the back from the shoulders down to the underarms. Short rows shape the shoulders and a simple eyelet lace design runs down the center back. The fronts are then picked up and knit down with edge increases to create the V-neckline. A pretty cable and lace motif is worked on each front.

At the underarms, the back and fronts are joined together to form the body. The body is is then knit down to the cropped length, ending with a ribbed border.

Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round, with a little bit of the eyelet lace design from the back worked right above the cuffs. The sleeves are gathered at the cuffs for a fun, modern sleeve.

Ribbed front bands are then picked up and knit, with buttonholes created along the way. The cable and lace patterns are charted and written.

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Errata fixed 11/29/20: p. 4, Row 1 of LEFT FRONT should end with k11 (14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 32) sts. AND for RIGHT FRONT, Row 1 will start with the same. If you purchase after 11/29/20, you have a corrected copy.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 45 (49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69)" [57 (62, 67.5, 72.5, 77.5, 82.5, 87.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm]. There is 15-17" [38-43 cm] of positive ease. You may prefer to size down for less ease.

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 4 (5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17) hanks in #6245 Black. available at LoveCrafts.com.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st on larger needles, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 5 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 755 (935, 1240, 1605, 2125, 2820, 3605) yds [694 (859, 1139, 1475, 1952, 2591, 3312) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Berroco Lanos, The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Estelle Yarns llama Natural Worsted, Berocco Vintage Yarn, Cascade Yarns 220, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Madelinetosh Vintage
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] 32-40" [80-100 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 8 [5 mm] set of DPNs or 9" [23 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working SLEEVES in the round (or use the longer circular needle and magic loop method); Size 7 [4.5 mm] needles or one size smaller than main needle for front button bands. 

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