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A simple vine lace pattern wraps its way around the body of the Gloaming Wrap Sweater. The sweater is worked in rows from the bottom up, with short-row shaping at the lower-front edge. Knitted ties are added to each front, and a small side slit is left open to thread one tie through.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 17 ½ (19 ¾, 21 ½, 23 ¾, 25 ½, 27 ¼, 29 ½, 31 ¼, 33)“ back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 21 ½” on model with 40” bust.

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit (50% fine American wool, 50% Tencel; 180 yd 165 m/2 oz 58 g): #8694 Agate, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This cardigan is worked back and forth in rows from the bottom up, with short-rows to shape the front lower edge. After the shoulders are joined, stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches for the ties are picked up at the tip of each front. There is a small slit in the side of the left front to thread one tie through.

• When working the slit for the tie, use one ball of yarn for the right front and back, and a second ball of yarn for the left front. This will create a gap between the back and left front. After the tie opening is complete, break the second ball and work across all stitches with the first ball to join the back to the left front.

• When shaping the front shoulders and working the Vine Lace chart, if there are not enough stitches to work a decrease with its corresponding increase, work these stitches in stockinette stitch instead.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.