Leilani
Leilani
Our asymetrical short sleeve cardi is a perfect spring and summer staple for your wardrobe.
Skill level: Easy
Shown in size Medium
Sizes
Directions are for women’s size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.
Finished Measurements
Bust (closed) – 38(42-46)”
Length – 25” down center of back
Note: Due to the fit of this design, each size is very forgiving and will fit multiple sizes
Materials
10(11-12) Hanks Berroco Linsey (50 grs), #6557 Driftwood
Originally shown in:
13(15-16) Balls Berroco Linen Jeans (50 grs), #7405 New Khaki
Straight knitting needles, size 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
29” Length circular knitting needle, size 9 (5.50 mm)
2 St markers
Gauge
19 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
Back
With straight needles, cast on 165(175-185) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K80(85-90), SSK, place marker, k1, place marker, k2 tog, k80(85-90) – 163(173-183) sts. Purl 1 row. Working in St st, continue to dec 1 st each side of marker in this manner every 4th row 19(16-14) times, then every RS row 29(35-39) times. Work even until piece measures 25” from beg (measured down center of back), end on WS. Bind off. Measure down 8(8½-9)” from bound-off edge on each side and mark for beg of armholes.
Left Front
With straight needles, cast on 81(85-91) sts. Work 2 rows in St st, end on WS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): K to last 2 sts, k2 tog – 80(84-90) sts. Continue to dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 41(39-36) times more, then EVERY row 20(24-30) times – 19(21-23) sts. Work even until piece measures 17” from beg (measured straight down right edge), end on WS. Bind off. Measure down 8(8½-9)” from bound-off edge on straight side and mark for beg of left armhole.
Right Front
With straight needles, cast on 81(85-91) sts. Work even in St st for 2 rows, end on WS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): K2 tog, k to end – 80(84-90) sts. Continue to dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 55(59-65) times more, then every 4th row 6(4-1) times – 19(21-23) sts. Work even until piece measures 22” from beg (measured straight down left edge), end on WS. Bind off. Measure down 8(8½-9)” from bound-off edge on straight side and mark for beg of right armhole.
Sleeves
With straight needles, cast on 66(70-76) sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 68(72-78) sts. Rep this inc every 1” 4 times more – 76(80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 6” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. Sew on sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.
- Yarns Used:Linsey®
- Designer:Berroco Design Team
- Skill Level:Easy
- Craft:Knit
- Project Type:Women's Clothing