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Bon Vivant Cardi Pattern

$10.00

The Bon Vivant Cardi combines a modern striped lace pattern with a vintage silhouette. Classic set-in sleeve construction is updated by working sleeves seamlessly top-down, utilizing short rows to shape the sleeve cap. This allows for a custom sleeve length and cuff finishing options. Choose a classic ribbed cuff, or add ruffles to the cuff for a touch of style.

Pattern Details:

Skill Level: Advanced Knitter

Materials:

Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g) shown in Snowy
Main Color (MC): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) [6, 7] skeins shown in Snowy
Contrasting color (CC1): 1 skein shown in Into the Pink
Contrasting color (CC2): 1 skein shown in Electric Violet

Needle Size:

Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16-24” / 40-60 cm circular needles (for Neck Ribbing only) or approximately 0.25 mm smaller than larger needles.

Size US 6 (4 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge (and, unless using magic loop for Sleeves, additional needles of same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Gauge:

17 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Striped Rib Pattern in Rows, on larger needles, steam blocked. (See Pattern Notes for Gauge Swatch Instructions.)

17 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Striped Lace Pattern (in rows), on larger needles, steam blocked. (See Pattern Notes for Gauge Swatch Instructions.)

17 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the rnd, steam blocked.

Note: Adjust larger needle size as needed to achieve gauge, then use needles approximately 0.25 mm smaller for smaller needles. If 0.25mm smaller needles are unavailable, use 0.5mm smaller needles.

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7]

Finished Measurements:

33.25 (39, 44.5, 50.25, 56) [61.5, 67.25]” / 83 (97.5, 111.5, 125.5, 140) [154, 168] cm finished chest circumference.

Fit Note: 

Recommended to be worn with 0-6” / 0-15 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in a size 2 on a 39” / 97.5 cm chest with 0” / 0 cm of ease.

Pattern Designer: Olya Mikesh

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