Neckdown Summer Cardigan 221 Knitting Pure & Simple Pattern

Neckdown Summer Cardigan is a short-sleeved knitting pattern by Diane Soucy for Knitting Pure & Simple (#221), made to wear over dresses and tank tops.

It's knitted from the top down, and the yarn-over increases give it a light, lacy look. The first few rows shape the back of the neck.

• Craft: Knitting
• Sizes: XS–XL; finished chest 36–52" (91–132 cm)
• Yarn: Light worsted or DK weight, 900–1,400 yds
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette on larger needles
• Format: Printed pattern

Good for: a light summer layer knitted top down.