Beginning with a tubular cast-on at the lower edge creates a smooth and integrated edge for the ribbing. The body of Enchanted Cardigan is knit in one piece from the lower edge to the underarm. Stitches are cast on for the sleeves in the stitch multiple for the lace leaf pattern, so it’s easy to maintain the pattern. The tops of the sleeves are joined front to back using a three-needle bind-off.

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Finished Size
About 26 (32¾, 39, 45¾, 52, 58¾)“ (66 83, 99, 116, 132, 149) cm bust circumference with 4¼” (11 cm) front opening and 21 (21½, 22, 22¾, 23½, 24¼)“ (53.5 54.5, 56, 58, 59.5, 61.5 cm) long.
Cardigan shown measures 32¾” (83 cm).

Yarn
DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Bijou Basin Ranch, Bijou Bliss (50% pure yak, 50% American cormo wool; 150 yd 137 m/56 g): sky, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): two 32” (80 cm) circular (cir) needles. Adjust needle size if neces- sary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); holders or waste yarn; waste yarn for tubular CO; tapestry needle.

Gauge
16 sts (1 patt rep) = 31⁄4” 8.5 cm and 221⁄2 rows = 4” (10 cm) in lace leaf pattern.

Techniques
Tubular cast-on
Three-needle bind-off
Casting on stitches mid-row
Lace
Using a stitch holder or waste yarn
Picking up stitches