A pretty cardigan with a v-neck front and back and symmetrical slanting lace patterns. This cardigan is knit from the top down – we work the neckline in four panels for the front and back right/left shoulders, then join them up to knit the body. Stitches are picked up round the armholes to form the sleeves.

The lace pattern repeat is quite wide, which means the gap between sizes is larger than I’d like. However lace patterns are stretchy – the cardigan pictured is worked with 7.5 cm/3” negative ease, so I do hope there is a size that will work for as wide a range of body shapes as possible. For those right in the middle of two sizes we recommend following the pattern for the larger size and using 5 mm/US 8 needles, we include full sizing information for those who wish to use this option. Instructions for two sleeve widths for each size are also given to allow for more flexibility in the sizing. We recommend the larger sleeve size as standard and the smaller if you prefer a tight fit (or if you’re running short on yarn!)

Suggested Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland Aran
Colourway Cedar (100% British Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool) 166 m/180 yds per 100 g
500 (785, 1070, 1430) m/550 (855, 1165, 1555) yds

Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm in lace pattern after blocking.

Dimensions (Metric):
Chest Circumference: 83 (105, 128, 150) cm
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 35 (48, 58, 70) cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 33 (40, 46, 51) cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 23/28 (28/34, 34/40, 40/ 44) cm – please note working larger sleeve size will add approx. 45 m/50 yds to your meterage/yardage.
Sleeve Length Underarm to Cuff: 45 cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Chest Circumference: 33 (42, 51, 60)”
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 14 (19, 23, 28)”
Length Underarm to Hem: 13 (16, 18½, 20½)”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 9/11 (11/13½, 13½/16, 16/18)” please note working larger sleeve size will add approx. 45 m/50 yds to your meterage/yardage.
Sleeve Length Underarm to Cuff: 18”

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 100 cm/40” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge. You may wish to use a 5 mm/US 8 needle for sleeve shaping as described in pattern.

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, three stitch holders, buttons if desired.

Extra Sizes
Using 5 mm/US 8 needles for a gauge of 18 sts and 24 rows will achieve the following sizes:

Dimensions (Metric):
Chest Circumference: 75 (94, 114, 133) cm
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 32 (43, 52, 62) cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 30 (37, 42, 47) cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 20/25 (25/30, 30/35, 35/
39) cm
Sleeve Length Underarm to Cuff: 44 cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Chest Circumference: 29½ (37, 45½, 53)”
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 12½ (17, 20½, 25)”
Length Underarm to Hem: 12 (15, 17, 19)”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 8/10 (10/12, 12/14, 14/16)”
Sleeve Length Underarm to Cuff: 17¾”

You may also wish to use a 4.5 mm/US 7 needle for sleeve shaping as described in the pattern.

Techniques: knit and purl, cast on and bind off, lace stitches ssk, k2tog, yo, knit and purl into back loops, pick up and knit, pick up and purl.

Many thanks to my amazing tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to my fabulous test knitters erikarzjm, ritahopes, ratstuff and aliaskaktus.