This elegant yet practical cardigan takes inspiration from the straight intersecting lines of Art Deco architecture and shows how simple techniques can be used to great effect. The result is a classic piece with a subtle nod to vintage styling that looks perfectly at home in a modern wardrobe. The clean lines of ribbing down the front and back of the cardigan and knitted folds at the waist are also reminiscent of the intricate pleating and fabric manipulation that was a distinctive feature of 1920s fashion.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Finished bust circumference: 73 (81, 89, 98, 107, 115, 123) cm / 28½ (32, 35, 38½, 42, 45, 48½)”
The sweater is designed to fit with approx. 0-7.5cm / 0-3” positive ease.

Materials
950 (1025, 1105, 1235, 1350, 1500, 1590) m / 1035 (1120, 1205, 1350, 1475, 1635, 1735) yds of 4-ply / fingering weight yarn
Shown in:
John Arbon Textiles Devonia (4-ply / fingering; 50% Exmoor Blueface, 30% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Wensleydale wool; 388 m / 424 yds per 100g / 3½oz skein)
Shade: Ocean Rain; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
11 (11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) buttons, 1 cm / ½” diameter

Needles/Notions
2.75 mm / US 2 knitting needles
Tapestry needle for seaming
Scrap yarn or stitch holders

Gauge
29 sts & 40 rows to 10 cm / 4”, measured over stocking stitch with 2.75mm needles, after blocking.

Notes
Margaret is worked flat and seamed, with set-in sleeves.