A lovely, all-over cable design becomes even more intricate and textured with the addition of a little lace. The resulting cable and lace stitch adorns the front and back of this cozy cardigan.

For an interesting contrast that still echoes the main stitch, the generous sleeves are knit in just the lace portion of the stitch pattern.

The cardigan is knit from the bottom up in separate pieces. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders, which are then joined with a 3-needle bind off.

The full sleeves are picked up and knit straight down to the wrist in lace, gathered just before the ribbed cuff, and then seamed.

Lastly, the ribbed collar and front bands are picked up and knit to create the button closure finish.

Shown here in a very soft, worsted-weight alpaca yarn that allows the stitch patterns to show to their best advantage. Or easily substitute another soft, worsted-weight yarn.

Cable and lace stitch patterns are both charted and written out.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 38 ½ (43, 48, 53, 57 ½, 62 ½)" [98 (109, 122, 134.5, 146, 159) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L/1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30" (32-34, 36-38, 42-44, 47-49, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 106.5-112, 119.5-124.5, 132-137) cm]. Model is 34" [86.5 cm] bust wearing size S for positive ease of 9" [23 cm]. Choose size based on desired ease.

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) hanks in #6281 Redwood Mix. available at LoveCrafts.com.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 20 sts = 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Cable Lace on larger needle, blocked; 18 sts = 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Lace on larger needle, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 5 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 915 (1055, 1185, 1345, 1515, 1670) yds [841 (969, 1089, 1236, 1392, 1534) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Berroco Lanos, The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Estelle Yarns llama Natural Worsted, Berocco Vintage Yarn, Cascade Yarns 220, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Madelinetosh Vintage
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] 32-40" [80-100 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 7 [4.5 mm] needles or one size smaller than main needle for collar and button bands.

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