This slouchy cardigan with lace sleeves and lace details around the neck rib trim is designed using Lion Brand’s ‘Wool-Ease Thick & Quick’ yarn in Fisherman. I love the contrast between delicate lace stitches and thick yarn. Perfect layer for a cosy winter evening.

Sizes (UK)

8-10
Finished chest circ. 100cm/ 39 1/4in
Length from shoulder 74cm/ 29in
Sleeve length 46cm/ 18in
No. of balls 8

12-14
Finished chest circ. 110cm/ 43 1/4in
Length from shoulder 76cm/ 30in
Sleeve length 46cm/ 18in
No. of balls 8

16-18
Finished chest circ. 120cm/ 47 1/4in
Length from shoulder 76cm/ 30in
Sleeve length 46cm/ 18in
No. of balls 9

20-22
Finished chest circ. 130cm/ 51 1/4in
Length from shoulder 78cm/ 30 3/4in
Sleeve length 46cm/ 18in
No. of balls 10

24-26
Finished chest circ. 140cm/ 55in
Length from shoulder 78cm/ 30 3/4in
Sleeve length 46cm/ 18in
No. of balls 11

You will need
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick) or other super chunky/super bulky (size 6) yarn 170g/6oz per ball 97m/106yds per ball
8mm/US11 100cm/40” circular knitting needles
12mm/US17 straight knitting needles / 12mm/US17 100cm/40” circular needles
Large eyed sewing needle

The cardigan is made in separate pieces that are then joined together. The sleeves are made in a lace pattern. The cardigan is made flat, but circular needles are recommended depending on the size you are making to allow for the large number of stitches for the back and sleeves.