Larkspur is a laceweight cardigan worked seamlessly from the bottom-up in garter stitch, with dolman style sleeves worked simultaneously with the body, a starflower lace pattern to highlight the waistline, and slight gathers at the neckline. Pattern is sized from 30” / 76 cm bust to 60” / 152 cm bust, with sizing increments every 2” / 5 cm to ensure a flattering fit.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate. Pattern requires following a lace stitch pattern over a large number of stitches, increases and decreases, using a cable needle, and grafting using Kitchener Stitch.

Yarn used for sample pictured:

• Knit Picks Aloft (laceweight, 75% Super Kid Mohair, 25% Silk, 246 yards per 25 gram ball), Eggplant 25210 colorway.
• 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) Balls

Needles: Two US 6 (4mm) (or size to achieve gauge), circular needles at least 29” / 74 cm long

Gauge: 18 stitches by 36 rows (18 ridges) = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking. Take time to check gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers (2), cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, 10 – 12 buttons