Vogue Knitting Fall 2009 #19

design by Faith Hale

This dolman-shaped sleeveless cardigan has a simple, elegant stockinette body from which the wide seed-stitch front bands, ribbed belt and collar are picked up and knitcreates a satisfying directional shift.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

7 (8, 9, 10, 11) 1oz/50g hanks (each approx 138yd/126m) of Alchemy Yarns of Transformation Silk Purse (silk) in #76e topaz

One pair size 5 (3.75mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle 32"/80cm long

SIZES

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Lower edge (closed) 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)"/85 (95, 105.5, 115.4, 125.5)cm

Bust (closed) 46 (50, 54, 58, 62)"/117 (127, 137, 147, 157.5)cm

Length 22 (23, 24, 25, 25)"/57 (58.5, 61, 63, 64.5)cm

GAUGE

24 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 5 (3.75mm) needles.