Quince & Co. x Vickie Howell

Vickie presents the perfect throw-on piece. The checkered lace cropped cardigan in organic cotton, Willet is a spring/summer wardrobe dream or use it as a layering piece in fall/winter! Knit from the bottom up, stitches are picked up for the cap sleeves and collar. The Cropper Cardi is a really good project for those just beginning their knitting journey.

Finished Measurements:

To fit chest circumference 30 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)“ 76 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112) (122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm, with 4-6” 10-12.5 cm of positive ease

Cardigan is designed to be worn open, with a gap of 3¾ (3¾, 4, 3, 4½) (5¼, 5¼, 6, 6)“ 9.5 (9.5, 10, 7.5, 11.5) (13.5, 13.5, 15, 15) cm.

Yarn:

Willet / 4 (4, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 8, 8) skeins in color Meridian

Needles:

Size U.S. 5 3.75 mm circular needle 32” 80 cm long / Set U.S. 5 3.75 mm DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop / Additional size U.S. 5 3.75 mm circular needle for three-needle bind-off

Gauge:

22 sts x 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Wheat Ear Stitch, after blocking

Construction:

Cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the underarm. The back and fronts are then worked separately and joined at the shoulder with a three-needle bind-off. Stitches are then picked up to work the sleeve trim in the round, and the collar trim back and forth.

Skills Required:

Three-needle bind-off.
Skill Level: Beginner