Holly Blue Cardigan

Originally the spring 2023 Stolen Stitches KAL. > > Learn more about our KALs [here][1], > yarn kits available > [here][2]. A top down delicate spring cardigan with a circular yoke construction and a Bumblebee Lace pattern. **SIZES To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To:** 31 (34.5, 37.5, 41, 43.5, 46.25, 49, 52, 55, 58.5)” / 78.5 (87.5, 95, 104.5, 110, 117.5, 124.5, 132, 139.5, 148.5) cm 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease recommended. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust Circumference:** 33 (36.5, 39.5, 43, 45.25, 48.25, 51, 54, 57, 60.5)” / 84 (92.5, 100.5, 109, 115, 122.5, 129.5, 137, 145, 153.5) cm buttoned Size 39.5” / 100.5 cm modelled with 4”/ 10 cm positive ease. **Length from Back of Neck** 22.25 (22.5, 22.75, 23, 23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 25.25, 25.75)” / 56.5 (57, 58, 58.5, 59, 60.5, 61.5, 63, 64, 65.5) cm, not including neckband **YARN** Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Sport’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen, 153 yds / 140 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g); colour: Hatter’s Teal Party (9803), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins **Approximate Yardage:** 975 (1056, 1128, 1196, 1250, 1313, 1402, 1476, 1562, 1656) yds / 893 (967, 1032, 1094, 1144, 1202, 1283, 1351, 1429, 1516) m **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) US size 5 / 3.75 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for edging US size 4 / 3.5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for cuff *Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique*. Tapestry needle, waste yarn, markers, 9 (9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10) buttons 0.75” / 20 mm diameter. **GAUGE** 22 sts and 31 rows/rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St St & Lace Pattern blocked [1]: https://stolenstitches.com/pages/knitalongs-with-carol [2]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/blue-holly-cardigan-yarn-kit