A soft linen blend yarn is perfect for an easy-fitting cardigan that can be thrown over many outfits.

The pretty lace pattern is used for both the body and sleeves, giving the cardigan a gently scalloped bottom hem. Knit-in Stockinette stitch side panels shape the fronts. Their angled shapes allow the cardigan to drape nicely at the open front.

Ribbed front borders are knit in for easy knitting. The sleeves are picked up and knit down in the round or in rows.

Shoulders are seamed using a 3-needle bind off and the sides are seamed at finishing.

This pattern would also work well in a merino wool blend for a multi-seasonal design.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 42 ½ (49, 54 ½, 61)" [108 (124.5, 138.5, 155) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M/L, 1X/2X) to fit Bust sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-42, 44-50) " [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-106.5, 112-127) cm]. Intended to be worn with 10-15" [25.5 – 38 cm] positive ease.

Skill Level: Intermediate 2

Yarn Used: DROPS Belle (53% Cotton/33% Viscose/14% Linen; 1.8 oz/50g [131 yds/120 m] per ball): 9 (10, 12, 14) balls in Color #19 Dark Violet.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 13 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Lace patt, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A dk or light worsted-weight yarn in a cotton/linen or wool blend with a gauge of 20-22 sts = 4" [10 cm] on size 6 [4 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 955 (1095, 1260, 1455) yds [877 (1006, 1158, 1337) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
The Fibre Company Luma, Malabrigo Rios, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Dream in Color Classy, Berroco Vintage, Knit Picks Andean Silk
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. OPTIONAL: Size 8 [5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: 12" [30 cm] circular or set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) if you wish to work sleeves in the round. 

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