Bellissima Cardi

Bellissima is a perfect addition to a capsule wardrobe with its wearable silhouette and subtle colorwork details. 

This piece is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces. After seaming, the Neck Edging and Buttonband stitches are picked up and worked. 

Bellissima Cardi 
Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team 

SIZES 
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) 
Shown in Small size modeled with 2½" of positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Bust: 36¾ (40¾, 44¾, 48½, 52½, 56½, 60)" 
Length: 22¼ (23¼, 23¾, 24¾, 25¼, 26¼, 26¾)" 

MATERIALS 
Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% superwash fine merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 50g/230 yds) 
• 110 Graphite (MC): 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls 
• 102 Blush (CC): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls 
Needles: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge 
US Size 2 (2.75 mm) straight 
Notions: Tapestry needle, removeable stitch markers, six ½" buttons 

GAUGE 
25 sts x 33 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch (St st) with larger ndl 
Save time, check your gauge. 

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