Franca by Tabetha Hedrick

Craft: Knitting

Bell sleeves bring serious style to this relaxed v-neck cardigan that’s all about effortless elegance. Simple garter and stockinette stitches let the dramatic sleeve shape do the talking, while the button-front closure gives you styling options for days. Wear it loose and open or cinched with a belt for a totally different vibe. Franca is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10, 11}

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference (seamed, buttoned): (34.75, 39.25, 42.75, 47.25) 50.75, 55.25, 58.75 {63.25, 66.75, 71.25, 74.75}" / (87, 98, 107, 118) 127, 138, 147 {158, 167, 178, 187} cm

Garment length: (18, 18.5, 19, 19.5) 20.5, 20.5, 21 {21.5, 22, 23.25, 23.75}" / (45, 46.5, 47, 49) 51, 51, 52.5 {54, 55, 58, 59.5} cm

Shown in size 2 (39.25" / 98 cm), modeled with 3.75" / 9.5 cm positive ease

Recommended ease: Approximately 3–4" / 7.5–10 cm positive ease

Yarn

Berroco Merino 401 Chunky (100% extra fine merino wool; 156 yards / 143 m per 150 g ball)

Sample shown in:

• 13297 Garnish - (4, 5, 5, 6) 6, 7, 8 {8, 9, 9, 10} balls

Yardage

624–1560 yards / 571–1426 m

Needles

US 11 / 8 mm knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

US 11 / 8 mm circular needle, 40" / 100 cm long

Notions

Tapestry needle, 4 buttons 0.875" in diameter

Gauge

12 stitches and 15 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

12 stitches and 18 rows = 4" / 10 cm in garter stitch

Gauge is measured after blocking