Elise Cropped Cardigan

"Have you spent hours working on a sweater that was trendy, and then were only able to wear it a few times because it went out of style? The Elise Cardigan is the exact opposite. It has a really interesting detail thanks to the dotted purl stitches, but will always be a classic. It is the perfect lightly cropped cardigan to wear over dresses, with jeans or shorts, or to add a little bit of style to any outfit. This cardigan knitting pattern is easy and working it in panels makes it a breeze! Make yours now with this detailed PDF pattern. /PATTERN DETAILS • XS to 5XL (details below) • Easy level • Lightly cropped boxy cardigan • Elegant light texture thanks to dotted purl stitches • Worked in panels sewed together • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. /MATERIALS • 3.75 mm / US 5 knitting needles • KatiaYarns Cotton-Yak (Fine weight 2, 60% cotton, 30% wool, 10% yak, 130m/142yd, 50g/1.75oz) in colorway 108 Parelmoer – light red: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins • 7 x 15 mm buttons • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends /SIZES The cardigan is designed with a boxy oversized fit, 8 - 12 cm / 3 - 5” ease at the bust. Final garment measurements are: • XS: 84 cm / 33” bust, 96 cm / 38” hip, 33 cm / 13” upper arm. • S: 94 cm / 37” bust, 106 cm / 42” hip, 33 cm / 13” upper arm. • M: 104 cm / 41” bust, 116 cm / 45.5” hip, 38 cm / 15” upper arm. • L: 114 cm / 45” bust, 126 cm / 49.5” hip, 38 cm / 15” upper arm. • XL: 124 cm / 49” bust, 136 cm / 53.5” hip, 43 cm / 17” upper arm. • 2XL: 134 cm / 53” bust, 146 cm / 57.5” hip, 43 cm / 17” upper arm. • 3XL: 144 cm / 57” bust, 156 cm / 61.5” hip, 48 cm / 19” upper arm. • 4XL: 154 cm / 61” bust, 166 cm / 65.5” hip, 53 cm / 21” upper arm. • 5XL: 164 cm / 64.5” bust, 176 cm / 69.5” hip, 53 cm / 21” upper arm. The total cardigan length is 56cm / 22” (adjustable)."

Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)