Ile De La Cite Cardigan

This Cardigan is worked in pieces and seamed. Each piece is worked flat from side to side. The Hem is made by working back loop only single crochet stitches at the bottom edges of Fronts and Back pieces. Sleeve shaping is done by working back loop only slip stitches at the Cuff for a smaller circumference, back loop only single crochet stitches at the forearm and back loop only half double crochet stitches at the upper arm for a wider circumference. The Collar is worked directly around the Neck after seamed. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Show in Size S **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72)" Length: 30 (31, 32, 33, 33½) (33½, 34, 34½, 35)" **MATERIALS** Premier® Yarns Elle By Me Odette (23% Polyester 22% Alpaca, 22% Superwash Merino, 15% Acrylic, 18% Metalized Polyester; 3.5oz/100g, 328yds/300m) • MC: EL7005-03 Blush – 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls Premier® Yarns Faux Fur (100% Polyester; 3.5oz/100g, 54yds/50m) • CC: 2191-01 Harp Seal – 3 balls all sizes Hook: US Size L-11 (8 mm) and H-8 (5 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 locking stitch markers **GAUGE** 16 sts x 10 rows = 4” in blo hdc with MC and smaller hook 16 sts x 16 rows = 4” in blo sc with MC and smaller hook 16 sts x 23 rows = 4” in blo sl st with MC and smaller hook 8 sts x 9 rows = 4” in sc with CC and larger hook Save time, check your gauge. **SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:** • Chain, slip stitches, single, half double and double crochet stitches. • Decreasing. • Seaming with mattress stitch and whipstitch. • Working with textured yarns. • Working through back loops of stitches.