This Cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The hem and cuffs are worked sideways. Body pieces and sleeves are worked upward directly off the side of hem and cuffs. Use MC for Cardigan throughout. Use contrast colors for flower appliques only.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, slip stitches, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches.
• Magic Ring and yarn over slip stitches.
• Seaming panels together and attaching appliques.
• Creating buttonholes and making a button band.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 32 (36½, 40½, 45, 49½) (54, 58, 61, 64)”
Length: 20 (20½, 21½, 22, 23) (23½, 24½, 25, 26)”

GAUGE:
11 hdc x 9 rows = 4” with MC
12 sc x 11 rows = 4” with MC
12 sts x 9 rows = 4” in YSS Rib patt with MC

MATERIALS:
Premier® Yarns Serenity® Chunky Solids (100% Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 109yds/100m)
• MC: 700-58 Pale Pink – 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) balls
Premier® Yarns Elle By Me Aurelie (55% Polyester, 36% Acrylic, 9% Metalized Polyester); 3.5oz/100g, 77yds/71m)
• CC1: EL7001-01 Stardust – 1 ball all sizes
• CC2: EL7001-03 Sparkling Rose – 1 ball all sizes

HOOKS & NOTIONS:
• US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 6) 1” buttons
• Needle & thread for sewing on buttons