White Roses

**Description** This cardigan fronts and back are knit flat in pieces worked from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit flat and set in. The delicate rose pattern is then embroidered on the panels. Diagram is provided. **Size** XXS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) To be worn with approx 2 - 4” / 5 - 10 cm positive ease. Finished Bust Circumference: 33½ (35½, 38½, 41, 44¾) (49, 52¾, 57, 61¼)” / 85.5 (90, 98, 104, 113.5) (124.5, 134, 145, 155.5) cm **Materials** YARN Yarn A Ito Kosho (Lace Weight; 90% Wool, 10% Cashmere; 175m / 191 yds per 25g) 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11, 12) cones, colourway 0972 Black Yarn B Madelinetosh Silk Cloud (Lace Weight; 60% mohair, 40% silk; 300m / 328 yds per 25g) 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins, colourway Abyss 1 strand of Yarn A and 1 strand of Yarn B is held together throughout the pattern. NEEDLES 2.50 mm (US 1.5) circular needle 16” / 40 cm, and a 24” / 60 cm circular needle 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needle 24” / 60 cm (or longer for larger sizes) 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle 24” / 60 cm (or longer for larger sizes) 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook (optional, for setting in sleeve cap) Or needle size required to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 1 removable stitch marker tapestry needle basting pins 8 buttons approx ½” / 10mm diameter EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES Embroidery hoop Water-soluble stabilizer Pencil Basting pins and thread Embroidery scissors Chenille needle size 20 Appletons Crewel Wool (2-ply), 2 skeins each in Colours 292, 294, 296, and 4 skeins in Colour 991