Leaf and Picot Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This cardigan scatters a delicate lace motif reminiscent of spring leaves across a classic silhouette edged with picot hems for structure.

Finished Size: 33 (36, 39 ¾, 44 ½, 46 ¾, 53 ¾)” bust circumference, with ½” front edgings meeting in center. Cardigan shown measures 39¾”, modeled with about 7″ ease.
Yarn: Harrisville Designs Silk & Wool (50% silk, 50% wool; 175 yd [160 m]/50 g): #204 pale daffodil, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in leaf lace patt on larger needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves. size 6 (4 mm). Edgings. size 4 (3.5 mm): 36″ to 40″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; spare cir needle same size or smaller than edging needle; 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) hook-and-eye sets; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2011