Like its namesake, Carmen is fun and spirited. This hooded bolero cardigan is the perfect finishing touch to any warm weather outfit. The textured stitch pattern and rounded corners add to its charm. Furthermore, not only is Carmen gorgeous, it’s completely seamless to boot! Knit from the hood down in one piece, the only time you’ll have to reach for your finishing needle is when you are weaving in ends. So whether you are itching to knit your first real garment or are a more experienced knitter wanting a quick and easy project, Carmen fits the bill.

Sample shown worked in Size 38”/ 101.5cm, using SWTC Tranquility, color #889.

SIZES/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Fits Bust Sizes: 34 (36, 38, 40, 43, 45, 46.5, 49)”/ 91.5 (96.5. 101.5, 106, 113.5, 118.5, 123.5, 129.5)cm
• Finished Measurements Bust: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44.75, 46.75, 48.5, 51)”/ 91.5 (96.5. 101.5, 106, 113.5, 118.5, 123.5, 129.5)cm

MATERIALS

• Approximately 850 (890, 940, 1005, 1100, 1170, 1125, 1250) yds/ 777 (814, 860, 919, 1005, 1070, 1029, 1143) m worsted weight yarn in wool or blend with high wool content
• US 7/ 4.5 mm 32”/ 80 cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 7/4.5mm circular needle or doublepointed needles for working small circumferences, or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 5/ 3.75 mm 32”/ 80 cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes smaller than gauge needle
• Stitch markers, removable markers
• Waste yarn
• Darning needle

GAUGE

16.5 sts and 21 rows = 4”/ 10cm in stitch pattern on larger needles

TECHNIQUES USED

Basic and lifted increases, Picking up stitches, Provisional cast on

OTHER PATTERN DETAILS

• Available in 8 different sizes
• Pattern has been professionally tested and edited
• Instructions include both US standard and Metric
• Clear, concise instructions with clear schematics and lots of photographs
• Pattern file enabled for notations on e-readers