Gertrude Cardi

Gertrude, a practical and basic cardigan with fun details in a bright, cheerful color. Eyelet details adorn the neck, sleeves and hem for a cute touch.

A basic sweater shape with 3/4 sleeves and a semi cropped length. The high square/boat face-framing neckline can be worn as is or folded over, the slim button band with small buttons can be worn closed or not. Light and airy in mohair lace

Size: XS (S, M, L, Xl, XXl)

Finished bust: 32 (34, 38, 40, 42, 46)”  Length: 20.5 (21, 21, 21, 21.5, 21.5)”

Yarn: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Plymouth Cape Town Collection “Kid Gloss” (229yds/25g; 72% super kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk) Shown in #0023 Lime

Notions: flexible st holders for sleeves, tapestry needle, needle and thread, 7 10-12mm buttons

Needles: US 6 (4mm) 28” or longer circular needles and double point needles, US 5 (3.75mm) 16-20” circulars and double point needles, Or size to obtain gauge and 1 size smaller

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette, after blocking, take time to check gauge