Carma

Carma is a crew-neck, hip-length lace cardigan, short-sleeved with a lace insert. Perfect for over a summer sundress or camisole top. It is named for my friend Carma, who taught me so much about knitting and life in general.

Finished Size: Chest: 32(35.2, 40, 43.2, 48, 52)" To fit bust 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" Sleeve circumference 12(13, 14, 15, 16.5, 18) inches Length: 13(13, 13.5, 15, 15.5, 16) from cast on edge to underarm [21.5(21.5, 23, 25, 26, 27] inches from cast on edge to shoulder seam

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock, 100% Superwash merino wool, 400 yard/4 ozs skein. 2[2, 3, 3, 4, 5] skeins. Sample knit in Anacostia.

Needles: US size 6/4.00mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle)

Gauge: 20 stitches/24 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked flat and blocked

Notions Stitch markers Waste yarn or stitch holders Yarn needle Buttons, 1/2”, as many as desired. Sample shows 7.