# 221 Summer Cardigan
by Diane Soucy
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# 221 Summer Cardigan
by Diane Soucy
A lightweight short sleeved cardigan knitted from the top down with yarn over increases. Perfect for a light layer over dresses or tank tops.
Sizes- x-small, small, medium, large, x-large.
Finished measurements-
Chest- 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 ins.
Length- 20 ins.
Materials- heavy dk or light worsted weight yarn:
900; 995; 1,050; 1,195; 1,400 yds.
24 inch circular needles sizes 7 and 5; 16 inch circular needle size 7; double point needles sizes 7 and 5 or sizes required to get the gauge.
Scrap yarn, stitch markers, ⅝ to ¾ inch buttons (4 to 6), safety pins.
Gauge- using the larger size needles in stockinette st,
18 sts equal 4 inches.
About this pattern
by Diane Soucy
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