This lightweight, loose-fitting cardigan is the layering solution for multi-seasons. Estonian lace patterns keep this cardigan airy. It is worked seamlessly from the bottom up in one piece. Button bands are worked at the same time as the sweater for minimal finishing. Stitches are picked up around the armhole for the sleeves, then short-rows are used to shape the sleeve caps. The rest of sleeve is worked in the round to the cuff.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Size S, 43”/107.5cm

Finished Circumference at Chest, buttoned: 37.5 (43, 46.5, 50, 54) (57.5, 61, 63, 64.75)“ /94 (107.5, 116, 125, 135) (144, 152.5, 157.5, 162) cm

Intended to be worn with 5-9”/12.5-22.5 cm positive ease

Yarn: Knit Picks Elixir (45% alpaca, 35% Merino, 20% Linen; 164yds/150m, 1.76oz/50g): Hibiscus #29586, 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 12) balls.

Total yarn needed: 944 (1076, 1171, 1273, 1371) (1563, 1688, 1762, 1832) yds /863 (984, 1071, 1164, 1254) (1429, 1543, 1612, 1675) m

Needles: Size US 3 (3.25mm) straight or circular 24”/60cm or longer, circular 12”/30cm, and one set of double pointed needles (DPNs) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Buttons: 9 (9, 9, 10, 10) (11, 11, 11, 12) each 7/16”/11mm
Spare needle
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Gauge:
22 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm over lace charts after blocking.
26 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm in St st after blocking.

Photos by River Lane Photography on location @RARbrew modeled by @luckykatdesign