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“Light & Sheer Cardi”
Description
Pattern Name and Designer:
The Light & Sheer Cardi designed by Nadine Berthiaume of Nadine's Knits.

Pattern Description:
So much versatility! Wear the Light & Sheer Cardi 3 ways: tied, open or crisscrossed and tucked in your pant belt loops. The Cardi adds the perfect touch of style to any outfit. Its gauzy softness and lightness make it great for layering its ability to tie together an outfit is uncanny. Oversized needles, size 13, create the Cardi's airiness. Knit in Laines du Nord CashSilk Light, a buttery soft extra-fine merino, silk and cashmere blend. Wrap yourself in the velvety comfort of the Light & Sheer Cardi every day!

Pattern Construction:
The Light & Sheer Cardi starts at the bottom edge and is worked in one piece to the armholes where it is split to work the two fronts and the back. The shoulders are worked together using the 3-needle bind off. To work the sleeves the stitches are picked up around each armhole and the sleeves are worked in the round to a 3/4 length. Shown in a size small.

Materials:
3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6 balls Laines du Nord CashSilk Light: 131 yds, 70 Merino wool, and 20 Silk, and 10 Cashmere. Color Shown: Orchid #3051
Size 13 16 and 32 circular needles

Approximate Finished Size: XS38, (S40, M42, L44, XL46, XXL48)