Wrap yourself up in the luxurious Lavender Bloom! This long cardigan features a deep V, a beautiful diamond pattern that keeps you ticking along, and a picked up vertical placket with buttons. With set-in sleeves and optional waist shaping, this cardi can be as sleek or as slouchy as you like! Wearing Lavender Bloom is like wearing a hug while looking fabulous! From a snuggly day at home to a night out, this cardigan is for you.

Sizes:
Bust Circumference: 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59, 63)”/ 78.5 (89, 99, 109, 119.5) (129.5, 139.5, 150, 160) cm

Sample is a Size 3 shown on a 37” full bust with 2” of positive ease.

Yarn:
MC - 1165 (1335, 1485, 1655, 1815) 2025, 2155, 2300, 2500 yds/1065 (1220, 1360, 1515, 1660) 1850, 1970, 2105, 2285 m - DK weight yarn
CC - 235 (240, 250, 265, 275) 285, 290, 300, 310”/215 (220, 230, 240, 250) 260, 265, 275, 285 m - DK weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Cashmere) 218 yds/199m, 100g/3.5oz – Lilac Quartz (MC) & Fresh Fig (CC)

Suggested Needles:
US 5/3.75mm – 40 in circulars and Magic Loop or DPNs for small circumference knitting
US 6/4.00mm – 40 in circulars and Magic Loop or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In:
Ribbing
Diamond Pattern in knits and purls (chart & written)
Picked up, vertical rib placket
Waist Shaping (optional)
Deep V neck shaping
Set in sleeves, picked up