With its subtle lace panel and softly draped neckline, this cardigan says casual elegance.

Construction
Cardigan is worked flat in pieces, from the bottom up.

Sizes
36¾ (40½, 44¼, 48¼, 52, 55¾, 59¾, 63½, 67¼)“ / 93.5 (103, 112.5, 122.5, 132, 141.5, 152, 161.5, 171) cm finished chest and hip circumference

Model wearing size 40½“ / 103 cm with + 6½” / 16.5 cm ease at chest

Yarn
Purl Soho Linen Quill
50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen
439 yards / 410 meters per 100 g skein

4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
1440 (1585, 1755, 1945, 2130, 2310, 2515, 2690, 2930) yards / 1345 (1480, 1640, 1815, 1990, 2160, 2350, 2510, 2735) meters

Sample shown in color Rose Granite

Gauge
25 stitches and 38 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch

Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3 mm

Other Materials
Cable Needle (CN), 2 stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5