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> 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] *LYS - Little Yellow Sweater! I think, quite possibly a more important staple in ones wardrobe than a little black dress. Amiright?? I have always wanted an Ochre yellow little cropped cardigan to throw on over dresses and tunics or buttoned up and paired with high waisted skirts and trousers! Now - what color to knit one in next??* **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 30 (34, 38, 42)(46, 50, 54, 58)” 76 (86.5, 96.5, 107)(117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm *Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/-5 to +5 cm; Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with no ease. It is highly recommended to size down instead of up if you are between sizes so that the yoke fits properly.* **YARN** Fingering Weight (421 yds (385 m)/100 g) 980 (1099, 1278, 1418)(1611, 1803, 2035, 2258) yds 895 (1004, 1169, 1296)(1473, 1648, 1860, 2064) m 232 (261, 303, 336)(382, 428, 483, 536) g **SUGGESTED YARN** La Bien Aimee Mondim 100% Portuguese Wool (421 yds (385 m)/100 g) in Yellow Brick Road 3 (3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 6) skeins **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm –24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 1.5/2.5 mm - 24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the Tubular Bind Off. *Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (8-10), row counter (recommended), scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders, 16 to 20 - 1/2” buttons, matching thread to sew on buttons (or use a ply or 2 of the yarn used to knit the sweater), sewing needle for attaching buttons. **GAUGE** 28 sts & 40 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. *Measured over stockinette stitch worked flat, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On Tubular Bind Off Raglan shaping Seamless sweater knitting Buttonholes Increasing Decreasing Knitting Purling Yarnovers Lace Short Rows Picking up stitches [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr