Vogue Knitting Holiday 2006 #6

Design by Shirley Paden

Set the mood for a blissful snowed-in weekend with a bell-cuffed, ruffle-collared cardi. The curlicue neck edging accents the delicate waist shaping, and twisted cord ties bring closure.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

8 (10, 12) 1oz/50g balls (each approx 181yd/0165m) of Filatura Di Crosa/TahkiStacy Charles, Inc. *Zarina *(wool) in #1396 ecru.

One pair each size 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4 mm) needles

One 40"/100cm circular or two 30"/76cm circular needles in size 5 (3.75 mm) for collar

Stitch holders and markers

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium and Large. Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed) 37 (40, 45)"/96 (103, 116)cm

Length 25 (26, 27)"/63.5 (66, 68.5)cm

Upper arm 13 (14, 15)"/34.5 (37, 39.5)cm

GAUGES

22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm over frost flowers pat using smaller needles.

24 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using smaller needles.