Using three complementary colors with a stripe transition, Breeze is knit in a combination of reverse stockinette and plain stockinette to create a subtle change in fabric texture. The classic silhouette of this open-front cardigan features set-in sleeves and a shawl-collar neckline.

Construction Notes
Cardigan is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
38¼ (41¾, 45¼, 48½, 52, 55½, 58¾, 62¼, 65¾, 69¼)“ / 97 (106, 115, 123, 132, 141, 149, 158, 167, 176) cm finished chest circumference

Sized to fit 28-31½ (31½-35, 35-38½, 38½-42, 42-45½, 45½-49, 49-52½, 52½-56, 56-59½, 59½-63)“ / 71-80 (80-89, 89-98, 98-106.5, 106.5-115.5, 115.5-124.5, 124.5-133.5, 133.5-142, 142-151, 151-160) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 6½-10” / 16.5-25.5 cm positive ease

Model wearing size 45¼“ / 115 cm with +11¼” / +28.5 cm ease

Yarn
Lamana Milano
90% superfine merino, 10% cashmere
196 yards / 180 meters per 25 g skein

3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins C1
575 (620, 670, 735, 790, 840, 915, 970, 1020, 1100) yards
530 (570, 610, 670, 720, 770, 840, 890, 930, 1010) meters

1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) C2
175 (185, 200, 215, 230, 245, 260, 275, 290, 305) yards
160 (170, 180, 200, 210, 220, 240, 250, 270, 280) meters

5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins C3
915 (985, 1060, 1155, 1260, 1360, 1465, 1580, 1725, 1870) yards
840 (900, 970, 1060, 1150, 1240, 1340, 1440, 1580, 1710) meters

Sample shown in colors Anthracite (C1), Macadamia (C2), and Muscat (C3)

Gauge
28 stitches & 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 2½ / 3 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 2 / 2.75 mm

Other Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5