Even though Irish Gold is the simplest kind of cardigan, with almost no shaping, it transforms into a stunningly elegant piece thanks to the delicate lace columns and the luxurious silk-blend yarn I’ve chosen for this design.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Shown in size 3 on a 36” 90 cm bust.
Recommended ease: Approx. 12” 30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)“ 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) cm.
Armhole Depth: 6¼ (6¾, 7¼, 7¾, 8½, 8¾, 9¼, 9½, 10¼, 10½)” 15.5 (17, 18, 19.5, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm.
Sleeve circumference: 11½ (12¾, 13½, 14¾, 16, 16¾, 17½, 18½, 19½, 20½)“ 29 (32, 34, 37, 40, 42, 44, 46, 49, 51) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 19¼” 48 cm or your desired length.
Length from underarm to hem: 20” 50 cm or your desired length.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Singles Merino/Silk/Yak by Norne Yarn (65% Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak - 120g / 524y 480m), or approx. 1205 (1310, 1414, 1572, 1730, 1886, 2096, 2253, 2410, 2620) yards 1104 (1200, 1296, 1440, 1584, 1728, 1920, 2064, 2208, 2400) m of fingering weight yarn.
Sample shown in color Irish Gold.
Needles: US 4 3.5 mm and US 2½ 3 mm circular needles, 32” 80 cm long.
Other notions: Stitch holders, stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rows to 4” 10cm in Stockinette stitch with US 4 3.5 mm needles, after blocking.