This seamless bolero-style cardigan begins with a cabled back that is worked flat back and forth with shaping. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round with decreases, creating a cone shape. The fingering weight yarn has drape and makes this an easy-to-wear piece.

Sizes
Waist measurement: 31, 36, 42, 48, 54 inches
Recommended ease: 3 to 7 inches positive ease
Shown in size 31 with 5 inches of ease
For more sizing notes, read this blog post.

Yarn
Malabrigo Sock Yarn (100% merino wool; 440 yards per 100g, shown in Lettuce)
3, 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins
1025, 1100, 1225, 1350, 1475 yards

Notions
Cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle

Needles
US Size 3 (3mm) 24 inch circular
US Size 2 (2.75mm) 24 inch circular
US Size 2 (2.75mm) double pointed
or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
26 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
34 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in cable pattern on larger needles