Melissa Leapman

Use easy slipped stitches to create the
impressive colorwork on this stunning
cardigan. The mesmerizing mixture of
colors and heavenly soft yarn will wow
knitters and non-knitters alike, and the
classic shape will fit like a dream. Finish
the design with a stylish collar, and you’re
ready for either work or play.

Yarn used:
Ultra Alpaca Light
by Berroco
• 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins Ultra
Alpaca Light by Berroco,
50% super fi ne alpaca, 50%
Peruvian wool (144 yds/50g)
in color 4285 Oceanic Mix (A)
• 1 skein in color 4294
Turquoise Mix (B)
• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins in color
4214 Steel Cut Oats (C)

Tools:
• U.S. size 5 (3.75mm) needles,
or size required for gauge
• U.S. size 4 (3.5mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• ¾“-1” buttons, 7 total

Finished measurements:
Bust: 35 (40, 45, 50, 55)“
Length: 18½ (19, 19½, 20, 20)”

Technique used:
Slipped stitches

Gauge:
22 sts and 44 rows = 4” (10cm) in
garter st using larger needles