Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies

Carbeth Cardigan This loose, cropped cardigan from the famous Kate Davies has simple lines and a structured ribbed collar. This cardigan is intended to be wide, cropped, and to hang bell-like from the shoulders. To fit as shown, it should be knitted with at least 4" positive ease at the bust. Pick the size at least 4" above your actual bust measurement, and if in doubt, select the next size up. Length can easily be added to the sweater to make it less cropped.  The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up, and begins with an inch of rib, after which it is worked straight to the underarms (length can be added here to make the cardigan less cropped, if required). Two sleeves are worked, then body and sleeves are joined together to be worked in one piece. The yoke is shaped by decreasing stitches at an even rate from the body only, and, when the correct depth is reached, the stitch count is reduced further for the neck. Button bands are worked, then the neck rib is picked up, folded over an