Here's a true study in mixed textures.

This cocoon-style cardigan prominently features a gorgeous open lace panel in the back.

Then, ribbed dolman sleeves are knit out from the sides of the back panel to provide a tailored contrast and create the cocoon shape.

A striking, yet delicate, banana leaf panel embellishes both the shaped shawl collar and the optional sleeve cuffs.

This is a conversation-starting piece that will give you a variety of stitches and techniques to work on and combine for a gratifying result.

Sample is knit up in Berroco Ultra Alpaca – a yarn that gives spectacular stitch definition with enough softness and color sophistication to carry off this design.

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ERRATA Fixed 12/16/15: RIGHT COLLAR p. 8 delete 2 middle numbers for short row section. P. 10, CREATE ARMHOLES should say "center 36 (36, 40, 42) sts." Fixed 7/9/14: p. 4, Candlelight Lace CHART ONLY: Middle of Row 10, sts 24 and 20 should be black dots. Fixed 6/22/14: p. 4, Candlelight Lace: end of Row 17 should be "k2tog, k1" instead of  "k2" for written and chart instructions. Fixed 12/6/14: BACK Lace Panel supposed to end at Row 145, then the picking up and knitting of 110 sts is correctly approx 3 every 4 rows. All purchases after fixed dates are corrected pdfs. 

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Finished Knit Measurements: Cuff to Cuff: 46 ½ (48 ½, 51 ¾, 55 ¼)" [118 (123, 131.5, 140.5) cm]; w/o 6" long Cuffs: 34 ½ (36 ½, 39 ¾, 43 ¼)" [87.5 (92.5, 101, 110) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S/M, L/1X, 2X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-38, 40-46, 48-50)" [71-76 (81.5-96.5, 101.5-117, 122-127) cm]. NOTE: If trying to decide between sizes, choose based on desired total length and "wingspan." The schematic in the pdf pattern has full measurements.

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Yarn Used: Berocco Ultra Alpaca (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool; 3.5 oz [100 g]; 215 yds [198 m] per hank): 6 (6, 7, 8) hanks in Steel Cut Oats #6214 with Cuffs; 6 (6, 7, 7) hanks without Cuffs.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Rev St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn in an alpaca wool blend with a gauge of 4 - 5 sts = 1" [2.5 cm] on size 8 needles [5 mm].

Total Yardage Required: 1190 (1240, 1430, 1580) [1088 (1134, 1308, 1445) m] with Cuffs; 1120 (1175, 1360, 1500) yds) [1024 (1074, 1244, 1372) cm] without Cuffs.

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm]: 20" [50 cm] or longer circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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