Cria colourwork with the sleeve caps in

with the sleeve caps in the stockinette stitch used for the main part of the cardigan

the stitches are put on hold and stitches are picked up along the other side of the shoulder selvedge strip for the upper front

really highlighting its beauty

and easier

and directions are given for both cropped and regular lengths

Cria colourwork with the sleeve caps inCria, with its simple lines and elegant construction, has just the right amount of vintagey charm. Cria is a very simple design, but the construction and details keep things interesting. Worked from the top down it begins with a small garter stitch rectangle for each shoulder, from which stitches are picked up and the sleeve caps, fronts and back are worked downwards in one piece. Short rows are used to angle the shoulders, with all of the shaping