Hepatica is a fitted bodice with three quarter length sleeves inspired by those on medieval gowns. The stitch is a simple one of all over crossed trebles and the neckline is edged with a contrast colour and a lacy puff stitch. Named for the pretty flower that is found unexpectedly in deeply shaded woodlands, this is a find of a cardigan.

Available in UK or US standard crochet terms.

Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished chest measures: 76 (86, 96, 106, 117, 127, 137, 147)cm / 30 (34, 38, 42,46, 50, 54) in
Finished length: 44 (46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52)cm / 17 (18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20) in
Designed to be worn with 0-5 cm/0-2 in ease.

Materials
11 (11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15 ) balls Sublime baby cashmere merino silk dk (75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere, 116m/50g) shade 0217. MC
1 ball shade 0003 CC
4mm / US G hook
7 buttons (1.5 cm/0.75 in diameter)
Tapestry Needle.