Subtle Lines Cardigan

Subtle Lines is a knit to wear as a layering piece over t-shirts, skinny jumpers, dresses or high waisted pants and jeans. It is so named as it features an easy-to-knit and memorise subtle texture pattern that runs in vertical lines on the body and sleeves. **Yarn** The sample shown is knitted in Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool, but you can choose to knit it in any fingering weight/4 ply yarn. The sample, knitted in size 2, used 4.5 skeins of yarn. You will need approximately 97cm (38)” 1100 yds 102cm (40)” 1220 yds 107cm (42.5)” 1350 yds 113cm (44.5)” 1480 yds 118cm (46.5)” 1530 yds 123cm (48.5)” 1660 yds 127cm (50)” 1790 yds 132cm (52)” 1840 yds **Gauge** Stockinette: 28 sts / 38 rows in 10 cm / 4 inches on 3.5 mm (US 4) Slip Stitch: 28 sts / 38 rows in 10 cm / 4 inches on 3.5 mm (US 4) Gauge of slip stitch might be slightly different but can be easily blocked to same gauge as stockinette. Bands 1 x 1 rib: approximately 38 rows in 10 cm / 4 inches on 3 mm (US 2.5) **Construction** It is a seamless, top down construction with a V-neck, a welted 'seam' that flows from the dropped shoulder down each sleeve, and it has pockets incorporated into the rib band. **Sizes and ease** It comes in 8 sizes that measure from 97 cm / 38 inches through to 132 cm / 52 inches finished bust. As ease is a personal choice, choose the size with the amount of ease you desire. This cardigan is intended to have a relaxed fit and will fit well with positive ease anywhere between 8 cm / 3 inches and 20 cm / 8 inches. **Materials** Removable clip markers for Japanese short rows and braid Regular markers for beginning of rounds and pattern changes Tapestry needle for darning ends / sewing pockets Four buttons of approx 1.5 cm / 3/4 inch diameter Stitch holder or waste yarn Follow this link for test group https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolandmeknits/4064328/326-350#347