Indulge yourself in the softness of silk and kid mohair. Both cozy and elegant, this seamless cardigan features textured bands of beaded silk which add color and sparkle to its long, slender silhouette.

Technique: Knit
Skill Level: Experienced
For Size: Finished Chest Circumference 30.5 (32, 34, 36, 38, 41.5, 43, 46.5, 48, 51, 53.5, 57, 58.5)”/91.5 (96.5, 105.5, 109, 118, 122, 129.5, 136, 144.5, 148.5)cm
Yarn Required: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Artyarns Silk Rhapsody (50% Silk, 50% Kid Mohair; 100g/3.53oz, 260yds/238m) for Main Color (featured in Color 167) and 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Artyarns Beaded Silk (100% Silk with Glass Beads; 50g/1.76oz, 100yds/91.44m) for Contrast Color (featured in Color 130s)
Gauge: 21 sts x 24 rows = 4″/10cm worked in St st using US 7 (4.5mm) Needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Needle/Hook Size: US 5 (3.75mm) 24″/60cm or Longer Circular Needle (if using Magic Loop method) and US 7 (4.5mm) 24″/60cm or Longer Circular Needle (if using Magic Loop method); if preferred, you could use a smaller circumference circular needle or double point needles for the sleeves
You Will Also Need: 2 Stitch Markers, 2 Stitch Holders, a Darning/Tapestry Needle, and 10 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13, 13) 1/2″-5/8″ diameter Buttons