Cleome Cardigan

Panels of undulating cables and lace diamonds come together to make this graceful little cardigan. Cleome is perfect for year-round wear, thanks to Rico Design Luxury Natural Silk Blend’s luscious combination of silk, wool, and cotton. A slightly cropped length and set-in sleeves make for a tailored fit. Wear it open over your favorite tank or buttoned with the fronts flying away. **SKILL** Knitting **DIFFICULTY** Advanced **SIZES** Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Small size with approx. 4” of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest (buttoned): 33¼ (37¾, 41¾, 45¼, 49¾) (53¾, 58¼, 62¼, 65¾)” Length from Shoulder: 16½ (17, 17½, 18½, 19) (19½, 20½, 21, 21½)” **MATERIALS** [**Rico Design** *Luxury Natural Silk Blend*][1] (50% silk, 30% wool, 20% cotton; 50g/125 yds) • 001 Cream – 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge US Size 6 (4 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, one ½” button **GAUGE** 18 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Cable and Lace patt with larger ndl after blocking Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** This cardigan is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn held towards the WS of work. This is a fairly delicate yarn. When seaming, for best results, we recommend using a smooth, sturdy fingering-weight yarn in a similar color. The stitch patterns are both written and charted for your convenience. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/383379