Dry Creek Cardigan

Finished Bust Size 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) inches Suggested ease of 0-2 inches

Yarn

• Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine; 50% Peruvian Wool, 20% Super Fine Alpaca, 30% Nylon (100 g / 433 yds), sample shown in color 1294-Turquise Mix.
• Approximately 825 (950, 1050, 1125, 1200, 1325, 1425, 1500, 1575, 1650) yards fingering weight yarn.

Gauge 25 sts = 4 inches in st st using larger needles.

Needles

• US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles for body
• US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles for ribbing or size to obtain gauge

Notions

• stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• 6-8 buttons, depending on preferred spacing
• Thread and needles to attach buttons
• Grograin ribbon or backing buttons (optional)

Pattern Notes Knit from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes, then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. Shoulders are seamed using 3-needle bind-off. Short rows are used to shape the sho