A cute cropped short sleeve cardi designed by Kim Dolce.

Finished Size: Bust: 35.5 (38.25, 40.5, 42.75, 45.25, 47.5, 50, 52.5)" Length: 16.25 (16.75, 17.5, 18, 18.75, 18.75, 20, 20)" Allow 2" of ease for standard fit.

Yarn: Heavy worsted weight yarn (shown in Blue Sky Alpacas - Worsted Hand Dyes) 400 (445, 485, 515, 575, 600, 665, 685) yards.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch.

Needles: Size 10 (6mm) 24" circular needles (straight needles may be desired to work sleeves and front bands). Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook. Be sure to adjust needle sizes to obtain gauge.

Notions: Two 7/8" buttons.