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PATTERN INFORMATION
Leaf Lace Cardigan is a seamless, top-down raglan cardigan made in fingering yarn, with an interesting lace panel at the back. The pattern has instructions for long sleeves, but they can be easily adjusted to any length. The body has hip shaping for a flattering fit.
This is a new version of a pattern I first published in 2016. The new 2022 version has a shorter body with a little more positive ease and wider sleeves for a more up-to-date look. I have also added more sizes so it’s size inclusive.

Less common decreases are used in this project: dec7to1L, dec7to1R, dec4to1L and dec4to1R. A tutorial showing how to work them is included in a separate file.

Kids version is also available in my Ravelry store.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Finished bust circumference (buttoned up): 80.5 (85, 90, 94.5, 100.5, 105) (110, 120.5, 131.5, 140.5, 151.5, 160.5) cm/ 32.25 (34, 36, 37.75, 40.25, 42) (44, 48.25, 52.5, 56.25, 60.5, 64.25) in. Shown in size 6. The cardigan is designed to be worn with approx. 5 cm/2 inches of positive ease at bust.
#sizeinclusive

Gauge
(measured after blocking)
Stockinette Stitch: 26 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with larger needle
Garter Stitch: 23 sts = 10 cm/4 in, with smaller needle
Lace Panel: 13.5 cm/5.5 in wide, with larger needle

Yarn
1150 (1205, 1280, 1340, 1425, 1600) (1670, 1865, 2050, 2200, 2385, 2520) m/1265 (1325, 1405, 1475, 1565, 1755) (1835, 2050, 2255, 2420, 2625, 2770) yds of fingering weight yarn. Shown in Malabrigo Sock (100% merino wool, 400 m/440 yds per 100g, colourway: Lettuce).
Use yarn that blocks well.

Needles and Notions

• 3.5 mm (US size 4) circular needle, at least 100 cm/40 in long
• 3.25 mm (US size 3) circular needle, at least 100 cm/40 in long
• 3.5 mm (US size 4) preferred needles for sleeve knitting (DPNs or circular)
• 3.25 mm (US size 3) preferred needles for sleeve knitting (DPNs or circular)
• 8 stitch markers, including 4 removable
• scrap yarn
• 9 (9, 9, 9, 9, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10) buttons, approx. 18 mm in diameter

Skills needed
Long tail and backward loop cast-ons, stockinette and
garter stitch, increases, decreases, working in the round, short rows, picking up stitches, working a lace pattern.