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Leaves Cardigan
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Leaves Cardigan is a sweet little cardigan with a touch of lace. It’s a quick knit and has just enough details to be interesting all the way to the last stitch. Leaves is that perfect little go-to sweater that looks equally good dressed up or down — wear it with jeans or fancy dresses.
Leaf lace trails down the fronts and the center back before flowing into a notched V that allows for freedom of movement and adds a bit of flow to the fabric. It’s easy to make the sleeves longer or shorter too.
Construction is top-down, totally seamless, and with a raglan yoke. It can be tried on to ensure a good fit and avoid unfortunate surprises at the end! The loose fit and waist/high hip length makes it a flattering fit for many body types.
Choose your favorite sleeve length (3/4 or long) and between a purl edging to match the hem finish or a more classic twisted ribbing.
See link to Miss Babs Keira here.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. Instructions are written and charted.
SIZING
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL). Choose a size that allows about 2-4 inches / 5-10 cm of ease for your bust measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35.25(37.5, 39.25, 40.75, 42.75, 44.75)(47.5, 48.75, 52.75, 56.5, 60.5) inches / 89.5(95.5, 99.5, 103.5, 108.5, 113.5)(120.5, 124, 134, 143.5, 153.5) cm
Choose size that is about 2-4 inches / 5-10 cm larger than body measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Miss Babs Keira: Sport (100% superwash Merino wool); 560 yds (512 m)/8 oz (225g) shown in color Faded.
OR
Sincere Sheep Cormo Sport: Sport (100% Cormo); 400 yds (366 m)/ 4 oz (113 g) in color Bare.
OR
Substitute with any yarn (heavy fingering, sport, light DK) that meets gauge and has good stitch definition.
Estimated Yarn Required:
720(810, 870, 960, 1080, 1200)(1320, 1380, 1440, 1620, 2025) yds / 660(740, 800, 880, 990, 1100)(1210, 1260, 1320, 1480, 1850) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge, options chosen, and specific yarn.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, lace stitches, German Short Rows. Tutorial links provided.
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- First published: August 2020
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