This top-down, seamless lacy cardigan works up quickly to create a lacy layer that elevates a basic tee and jeans. A snap with an accent button keeps this loose-fitting sweater with generous ease in place as you move through your day with style.

DESIGNER Kathryn White

FINISHED SIZE about 40¼ (46, 51¾ ) ” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 40¼ “, modeled with 9¼ ” ease.

YARN Manos Del Uruguay Serena (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) 60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd 155 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #S2010 canyon (A), 5 (6, 8) skeins; #S2020 curry, 1 (1, 1) skein

HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); 1 – size 3 snap; 1 5⁄8″ button; needle and thread; yarn needle.

GAUGE Ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 2, 7-tr shell in next shell 2 times and 5 rows = about 3½ ” in patt; medallion row/rnd = 2″.