Hortensia is the epitome of chic, minimalist elegance. It is a classic-fit sweater with beautiful, unique details. Its construction ensures a flattering silhouette at the shoulders without having to use short rows to form the set-in sleeve. A button placket at the shoulder allows for a multitude of ways to wear your sweater, alone or layered. This button placket can be decorated with a crocheted scalloped border if you want to add a touch of femininity to your project.

 This sweater is knitted from the top down, seamlessly. Choose a light DK or sport weight yarn to make this model.

 Sizes
 XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
 Pattern shown is knit in size XS and is worn with 2 in / 5 cm of positive ease. Select a size that is 1-4 in / 3-10 cm larger than your bust measurement.

 Finished garment chest measurement: 33 (36¼, 40, 44¼, 48) (53¼, 56, 60¼, 63¾)'' / 84 (92, 102, 112, 122) (135, 142, 153, 162) cm.

 Sample
 23 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm or 4 x 4 in in stocking stitch knitted with 4.5 mm / US 7 needles, after blocking.

 Thread used
 Classic by Cardiff Cashmere, 100% cashmere, 112 m / 25 g.
 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) (17, 18, 19, 21) balls of Marilyn (662) or approximately 915 (1030, 1230, 1410, 1565) (1835, 1945, 2125, 2285) m of “light DK” or sport weight yarn.

 Needles and accessories
 Circular needles 4.5 mm / US 7 and 3.5 mm / US 4.
 Yarn needle and markers
 3.5mm hook
 3 buttons of approximately 15 mm in diameter