Lush and pretty, with hints of complexity this cardigan has a detailed lace yoke and simple stockinette body. The design was inspired by the voluptuous abundance of English gardens and the large-scale floral motifs of classic English textiles.
Lush and pretty in a vivid red or pink this is a perfect spring cardigan. It is also adorable in tiny sizes, and makes a darling gift for a new baby.
Note: this pattern includes charted lace instructions only, the chart is not written out.
The pattern includes 8 child sizes and 8 adult sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL).
Adult sizes have 3/4 length sleeves and optional waist shaping. Child sizes have long sleeves and no waist shaping.
Finished chest measurement: 19 (20.5, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29.5, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41, 45, 50, 55, 60)“
Yarn
Yarn required: Double Knitting
290 (300, 320, 420, 550, 650, 750, 850 800, 850, 950, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1450) yards DK weight yarn.
US #6 / 4.0mm and US #3 / 3.25 mm needles; (or as required to meet gauge) 24”+ circular and double pointed needles in each size
Gauge
20 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch using larger needles
Notions
5-10 buttons, stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn