*Knit Simple * Spring/Summer 2009 #37

Design by Therese Chynoweth

A scoop-neck, raglan-shaped cardi has beaded ribbon threaded through the eyelets. The sleeves are knit in the round on dpns and joined to the body at the underarms.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

8 (10, 13) hanks of Urban Silk by Skacel Collection, Inc., 1oz/50g hanks, each approx 92yd/84m (silk/cotton) in #1 cream

One pair each size 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 29"/73cm

Stitch holders

Stitch markers

One 1"/25mm button

1 (1, 2)yd/1.25 (1.5, 2m) of "/13mm wide beaded trim

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for X-Small/Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X. Shown in size X-Small/Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed) 32 (40, 48)"/81 (101.5, 122)cm

Length 19 (20, 22)"/48 (52, 56.5)cm

Upper arm 14 (16, 18)"/35.5 (40.5, 45.5)cm

GAUGE

24 sts and 27 rows to 4"/10cm over pat st using larger needles.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.