Comfort Fade Cardi

> Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *Another way to fade! This open cardigan is super cozy with its garter shawl collar! The Reverse Stockinette makes a stunning canvas to fade on for the most unique cardigan in your wardrobe!! This cardigan keeps me feeling cozy and stylish all in one!* Thank you [amirisu](/people/amirisu) for the Japanese translation! Thank you [Laboutiqueuse](person) for helping with the French translation! To read all about this collaboration and the special yarn for this sweater you can head over to my blog: [www.dreareneeknits.com/blog][2] **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9, 10) #sizeinclusive **Sample:**Shown in size Small on a 34" bust with 3.5" positive ease. **Finished Bust Circumference:** 33 (36, 37.5, 39, 42.5)(46.5, 50.5, 55, 59, 63)”/ 84 (91.5, 95.5, 99, 108)(118, 128.5, 140, 150, 160) cm Intended to be worn with with 2-4”/5-10 cm positive ease **Yarn:** DK weight in 4 colors to create a cohesive fade Color A: 210 (225, 235, 245, 265)(285, 315, 345, 370, 390) yds/95 (105, 110, 115, 120)(130, 145, 155, 170, 180) g Color B: 350 (375, 400, 410, 440)(480, 525, 575, 615, 655) yds/160 (170, 185, 190, 205)(220, 240, 260, 280, 300) g Color C: 400 (430, 455, 470, 510)(550, 605, 670, 705, 750) yds/185 (195, 210, 215, 235)(250, 275, 300, 325, 345) g Color D: 350 (375, 400, 410, 440)(480, 525, 575, 615, 655) yds/160 (170, 185, 190, 205)(220, 240, 260, 280, 300) g **Suggested Yarn:** La Bien Aimée Merino DK (100% wool; 252 yds/115 g) Color A: Vespa Graffiti; 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Color B: Vespiopeia; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Color C: Drea; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Color D: Cassiopeia; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins **Suggested Needles:** Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm circular, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs) Ribbing & Garter Stitch: US 5/3.75 mm - 40”/100 cm circular, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting **Notions:** Stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, scissors, smooth waste yarn, row counter (recommended) **Gauge (worked over Stockinette stitch & blocked):** 21 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles **Techniques to Indulge In:**Top down, seamless sweater construction, raglan shaping, reverse stockinette stitch, garter stitch, color fading, ribbing, working flat and in the round, short rows, picking up stitches and Jeny's suprisingly stretchy bind off. [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: http://www.dreareneeknits.com/blog/2017/10/10/comfort-fade-cardi-a-very-special-collaboration-with-la-bien-aime