Bontle

This cardigan/shrug is a quick to knit project worked from the top down. The sleeves are worked from the top down with short rows used to shape the sleeve caps. The cardigan features simple yet exciting pattern stitches for an engaging, interesting project.

**Materials:**4(4,4,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8) 100g Skeins African Expressions - Inspire, 100% Superwash Merino approx. (87.5m/95yards) Colour – Ecru US 15(10.0 mm) circular needles (32”) 80cm long Yarn needle Cable needle Scrap yarn Stitch markers Ribbon - 50” (127cm) long (25”/ 63.5cm) for each side) and 1.5” (4cm) wide

Gauge: 12 stitches and 14 rows in stockinette = 4” (10cm)

Yarn Weight: Super bulky

**Skills Required:** Basic cables  Garment shaping worked simultaneously (neck and armhole)  Short row shaping (sleeves)

Skill Level: Advanced