Classic Lines Cardigan by Alison Backus

Classic Lines Cardigan

Knitting
April 2009
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
25 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in St st on US 5 needles with yarn held double
US 5 - 3.75 mm
2640 - 5720 yards (2414 - 5230 m)
28 (32, 36, 40, 44)(48, 52, 56, 60, 64)" chest measurement
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: knitpicks.com

This cardigan is knit in lace yarn held double, creating a lightweight garment that’s perfect for chilly evenings or overly-enthusiastic office air conditioning.

This cardigan is worked holding two strands of lace yarn throughout. The subtle stripes come from adding a third strand every sixth row—the loose fabric allows this triple-stranding without changing the gauge. A steek in front and turned hems make this a sophisticated yet simple knit.

Meant to be worn with 2–6” positive ease.

Original version from 2010: MC Shadow Basalt Heather 24191, CC Shimmer Cumulous 24197 (discontinued)

Version from 2011: Shadow MC Midnight Heather
24190, CC Springtime Tonal 24900 (discontinued)

Version from 2015: Alpaca Cloud Lace MC Smoke Heather 23496 (discontinued), CC Algernon 26781

20th Anniversary version from 2022: Alpaca Cloud Lace MC Frances 26786, CC Anna 26760