Scallop Gimp Collar Sweater Knitting Pattern

Glitter Trim Cardigan :  This pattern contains instructions to knit the cardigan blouse pictured. . For mature figures, this is quite a glamorous sweater.  It's a long sleeve design, below waist length and front buttoned.   It features a small v-neckline adorned with gimp trim and a scattering of pearls and rhinestones scattered across the front.  This blouse sized for womens bust 36 to 42. Instructions are for size 36, with changes for 38, 40 and 42 shown in parentheses. 

MATERIALS:   - Bear Brand or Fleisher's Ever-Match Sock and Fingering Yarn, 9 (9-10-10) l-oz. skeins;   Bucilla DeLuxe Gimp, 1 tube;   Plastic knitting needles Nos. 1 and 3. (Or English sizes 12 and 10.);   Steel crochet hook No.4;  Two stitch holders.;   Seven pearl buttons;   About 6 dozen each of sew-on rhinestones and oval pearls for trimming. 

GAUGE: 8 sts=1" : 11 rows=1" (stockinette st, No. 3 needles).