Darl Diamond-Lace Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

An easy layering piece for fall or any season, Darl is a simple cabled cardigan with enough openwork to keep it from being too warm. The merino wool, silk, and alpaca blend yarn is easy on the hands and soft on the skin.

Finished Size: About 29 (34 1/2, 37, 42, 47)” (73.5[87.5, 97, 106.5, 119.5] cm) in circumference. Sweater shown measures 29″ (73.5 cm).

Yarn: Sportweight (#2 Sport). 
Shown here: The Fibre Company Acadia (60% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 145 yd [133 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]), wild onion, 6 (7, 8, 10, 12) skeins.

Needles: Size U.S. 6 (4 mm).

Notions: Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; eight 5/8″ (1.5 cm) buttons.

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in chart pattern after blocking.

Originally Published:  Warm Days, Cool Knits