A Berroco Bozzolo Pattern - Operculum (PDF File)

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This duster cardigan features a lace texture over the front and back, with sweet detailing on the sleeves. Operculum layers over everything from sundresses to workwear with ease, and keeps you cool and comfortable too.

Body is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the underarms, then split for back and fronts. Shoulders are seamed and stitches for sleeves are picked up and knit to the cuff.

Craft: Knit

Skill Level: Intermediate

Project Type: Sweater

Designer: Mel Kennelly

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Bust: (36½, 40, 44) 48½, 52½, 56, 60 {64, 68½, 72½}“ / (92.5, 101.5, 112) 123, 133.5, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 174, 184} cm (including ½–¾” / 1–2 cm gap between front bands)
Length: (30, 30½, 31) 31½, 31½, 32, 32½ {33, 33, 33½}“ / (76, 77.5, 78.5) 80, 80, 81.5, 82.5 {84, 84, 85} cm
Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm.
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.

Materials: BERROCO BOZZOLO (100 grs): (4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 6, 6 {7, 7, 8} balls (Shown in #10811 Cinnabar)

Needles and Notions:
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 8 / 5 mm and 10 / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 8 / 5 mm and 10 / 6 mm
8 stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches