Colonade by Jody Pirrello

I'm always at a loss for something to wear during the time between the end of very cold winter days and the short sleeve weather of spring.  It's chilly in the mornings and sometimes the afternoons can really warm up.  Compound that with the heat still being on in my office and I'm trying to dress for three seasons!

Colonade is a three-quarter length cardi that layers well over long sleeved t's, short sleeves and even camis and tanks.  It's versatile enough that it's worth the time investment and done in a cotton acrylic yarn it's easy care -- wash and dry.

Make it in a neutral and you'll have a wardrobe staple for years to come.  Or do it up in your favorite color for a cardi you'll turn to whenever you need to ward of a chill or just need a little pick me up.

Sizes

Woman’s 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) to fit bust 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50).  2" of positive ease recommended.

Yarn

Lion Brand Cotton Ease (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 207 yards [188 meters]/100g): color Charcoal: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Needles

US #6 (4.0 mm), or size needed to get gauge: 32” circular and needles of your choice to work in the round over a small circumference (DPNs, 1 circular or 2 circulars)

Gauge

20 sts and 28 row = 4" in St st

Notions

8 buttons, tapestry needle, cable needle