Peplum Cardigan by Lion Brand Yarn

Peplum Cardigan

Knitting
January 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in bodice pattern stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1190 - 1700 yards (1088 - 1554 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: lionbrand.com

This peplum sweater will keep you cozy. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 80347AD
CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 23, 2013)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X

Finished Bust
36 (38, 40, 42) in.
91.5 (96.5, 101.5, 106.5) cm

Finished Length
25 (25-1/2, 27, 27-1/2) in.
63.5 (65, 68.5, 70) cm

Vanna’s Choice® (Article #860) 7-10 balls
Shown in Toffee

Knitting Needles - Size 9 (5.5 mm)
Circular needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

Cardigan is worked back and forth using circular needle to accommodate large number of stitches.

Split Ring Stitch Markers
Stitch Holders
Three buttons, 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) diameter
Three large (size 10) snaps

Gauge:
16 sts + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in bodice pattern stitch;
17 sts + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in peplum and sleeve pattern stitches

Pattern: Daisy Stitch (2 rows)

Pieces: Peplum, Bodice, Sleeves (2)

Peplum features Daisy Stitch (written). Lace pattern for sleeves is charted. Eyelet details are incorporated into bodice.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Work neck edging. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves. Sew 3 buttons onto right front band, evenly spaced. Sew on snaps behind (and opposite) the buttons to close the front.

Construction schematics are provided.