A dramatic lace back and shoulder extensions are paired with simple stockinette fronts and broken ribbing sleeves for a timeless yet fresh spring cardigan.
SIZES: 35.5 (39, 42.25, 46, 50.25, 53.5, 57.75, 61)” at bust with additional 3-4” gap at front opening not added to measurement. Sample shown in size 53.5 with 0” ease.
MATERIALS: Louisa Harding, Merletto [46% viscose, 34% nylon, 20% linen, 98yds/50g]; color #15, Beauty, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) skeins
1 set US #5/3.75mm straight needles OR 1 set US #5/3.75mm 24” circular needle
1 set US #6/4mm straight needles OR 1 set US #6/4mm 24” circular needle
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
GAUGE: 21 sts/26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch using smaller needles, after blocking
13.5 sts /26 rows = 4” over charted lace pattern using larger needles, after blocking
18 sts /28 rows = 4” in broken ribbing using smaller needles, after blocking.