Elsie is a classic cardigan that’s easy to wear and fun to knit. A go-to piece for both day and night, the hardest part will be choosing which color to knit it in!

Finished Sizes
30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)“ bust circumference (buttoned.) Cardigan shown measures 34”, modeled with 1-2” ease.

Yarn
Malabrigo Sock (100% merino; 440 yd 402 m/100 g): Lettuce, 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins; AND Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino; 470 yd/50 g): 1 skein Lettuce.
Appx 1030 (1100, 1170, 1245, 1320, 1385, 1450, 1520, 1590, 1660) yds of fingering and 100 yds of lace—exact yardage will vary!

Needles
Size 2 (3.0 mm) 16” and 29” circular and dpns and size 4 (3.50 mm) 16” and 29” circular and dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); removable markers (rm); stitch holders/waste yarn; tapestry needle; 10 ⅜“ buttons.

Gauge
27 sts and 39 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.

Notes
This cardigan is worked flat, top down with set in, bracelet length sleeves as follows: stitches are cast on for the back and short rows are used to shape the shoulders, when the armhole depth has been reached these stitches are placed on waste yarn to await the fronts. Fronts are picked up from the shoulder, shaped with short rows and worked to the armhole depth. These three pieces are joined to work flat and the body is worked with shaping. Sleeves are picked up from the armholes and knit down using short rows to shape the caps. The buttonband, collar and ruffles are picked up and worked afterwards.

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