Hooked for Life Rose Sweater PDF

The Rose Cardigan is a flattering combination of openwork stitching and clean shaping. Built in two directions off of the center band, the stitch patterns are set up so the fabric expands a bit in width as you stitch, giving you a terrific cardigan that forms to your curves without bulk where you don’t want it! -Mary Beth Temple, designer

Skill Level: Intermediate 
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X)
Finished Measurement: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust
Yarn Requirements: 660 (880, 880, 1100, 1100) yards DK weight yarn; Model shown in Pico Accuardi Dyeworks Marco DK (WEBS does not carry)
Hook: US G/6 (4.00mm)
Other Materials: frog closure
Gauge: 2 pattern repeats/4 ch-5 sps/2 shells = approx 4.5”; 6 rows = approx 4” after blocking

Note: This gauge is pretty tricky to measure but the garment shaping is forgiving, so aim for a pleasing fabric.