A cute women’s cardigan takes its fitted shape from unique side ruching. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 35 (39½, 44, 48½, 52½)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35”, modeled with 2-4” of ease. Yarn Freia Fine Handpaints Sport (100% wool; 145 yd 133 m/1¾ oz 50 g): purpleheart, 10 (10, 11, 12, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by KnitWhits.

Needles Body and sleeves-size 5 (3.75 mm) straight. Ribbing-size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 32” or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; twelve ½“ buttons.

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.