Modern and classic elegance combine to create this lovely lace cardigan with a retro style nod.

This sweater gently skims and flatters the figure thanks to the full-body elastic rib and lace stitch. This pretty stitch made me think of little paisleys while knitting.

A hand-dyed yarn adds additional interest to the texture, but a solid tone would be simply stunning!

Knit top-down with back-leaning shoulder detail, knit-in button band and set in sleeves, with lace pattern worked throughout.

Choose your specified size for a close fit, or go down once for a figure-hugging shape

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) – to fit bust 28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/ 71 (76, 81, 91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm with 0-3”/0-7.5cm ease and is very stretchy
Shown in size S on a 36”/91.5cm model

Finished Bust, buttoned, 30 (32.5, 34.5, 37.5, 42, 47.5, 50, 54)”/76 (82.5, 87.5, 95, 106.5, 120.5, 127, 137)cm
Length: 23 (24, 24, 24, 24, 25, 25, 25)”/58.5 (61, 61, 61, 61, 63.5, 63.5, 63.5)cm

Yarn: 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13) skeins Anzula for Better or Worsted (200yds/183m, 4oz/114g, 80% merino wool/10% nylon/10% cashmere) Shown in Periwinkle

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) or size to obtain gauge, 32”/80cm or longer circular needle, double point needles

Notions: 6 x 14mm ( 1⁄2”) buttons, needle and thread/yarn, stitch markers, stitch holders

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette
20 sts and 28 row rows = 4”/10cm in pattern