Cardie-Bolero in Garter Basketweave

Easy Knitting
This semi bolero garment has 3/4 raglan sleeves with a slightly shaped cuff and is designed to be worn open at the front.  It can be stretched and buttoned shut for a fitted shape.  It is knitted in Adorn Silky Merino 4ply with a simple garter basketweave pattern. 

4mm needles are used with 4 ply for the major part of this garment so that it has a floppy drape.

Measurements
To Fit Bust: 86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 116, 122) cm
Finished Length: 39 (40, 42, 46, 49, 51, 52) cm
Sleeve Length to Armhole: 26 (27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33) cm

Materials
Adorn Silky Merino 4 ply – 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
1 cm Buttons – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4)
3.25mm 60cm circular needles for bands, and 4mm needles for body of garment, 2 stitch holders, sewing up needle.

Tension
Adorn Silky Merino 4 Ply – 22 sts and 36 rows to 10cm for stocking stitch using 4mm needles (or needles to give this tension).  Note: As this is quite an elastic stitch, you will need to lightly steam press the worked piece at the back of the work for the stitches to relax into the correct size.