Elizabeth is the perfect little Summer cardigan; open, lacy and lightweight.

Elizabeth knits up quickly and simply in beautiful lush 5ply/sport weight yarns, which provide the garment with a wonderful drape.

This cardigan is simple and seamless with an interesting construction. Cables, lace and fluttery sleeves make for both textural and visual delight.

The lace is a fairly simple six stitch pattern, but tips are included in the pattern for those who are inexperienced or lacking in confidence with lace. Both charts and written instructions are included for the lace sections.

Such a delightful garment is sure to become a well worn staple in the warmer months.

A sibling pattern for Jane

Construction:
Elizabeth is constructed seamlessly from the top down using a raglan yoke construction. After knitting the yoke, the garment is divided to knit the body and sleeves. The sleeves are worked in the round. The edging is picked up and knit on.

Stitch pattern is both charted and written.

Sizing:
To fit actual chest measurement of:
19-23: 19/48 – 12mths (20/51 – 18mths, 21/53.5 – 24mths, 22/56 – 3yrs, 23/58.5 – 4yrs)
24-30: 24/61 – 5yrs (25/63.5 – 6yrs, 26/66 – 7yrs, 27/68.5 – 8yrs) 28/71 – 10yrs, 30/76 – 12yrs inches/cms.

This garment is designed to be close fitting with minimal positive wearing ease incorporated into the sizing already.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Techniques used:
Knit and purl
Circular knitting
Simple cables
Lace knitting
Picking up stitches

Yarn Requirements:
• MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (100% merino; 137yd 125m/50g) − 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) 5 (5, 6, 6) 6, 7 balls

• OR 5ply/sport weight yarn of approximately:
19-23: 420/385 (470/430, 510/470, 540/495, 570/525)
24-30: 610/560 (660/605, 700/640, 760/695) 810/740, 860/790 yards/metres.

Original yarn is a machine-washable merino with a multi-strand structure.

Sample shown in Fuchsia colourway.