Drawing elements from an elegant coastal lifestyle, this cardigan uses delicate lace in three colors for a seasonal layering piece. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short-row sleeve caps and bell-shaped sleeves. It is secured at the front of the V-neck with a folded tie.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 39 (44.25, 46, 51.25) 56.5, 58.5, 63.5, 68.75”/97.5 (110.5, 115, 128) 141, 146, 159, 172 cm

Intended to be worn with + 8-10”/20-25cm ease

Overall length: 22 (22, 22, 22) 22, 25.75, 25.75, 25.75”/55 (55, 55, 55) 55, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5 cm

YARN
Manos del Uruguay FINO (490yds/450m, 3.5oz/ 100g, 70% merino wool, 30% silk):
A: #450 Fog 1 (1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2 hanks
B: #SF446 Saville 1 (1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2 hanks
C: #SF459 Diving Bell 1 (1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2, 2 hanks

Total yarn needed:
A: 353 (383, 431, 472) 505, 579, 626, 658 yds/323 (350, 394, 431) 461, 530, 572, 602 m
B: 315 (341, 385, 421) 450, 517, 558, 587 yds/288 (312, 352, 385) 411, 473, 510, 537 m
C: 288 (310, 336, 362) 381, 458, 485, 510 yds/264 (284, 307, 331) 348, 419, 443, 466 m

NEEDLES
Size US 4 (3.5mm), circular 24-32”/60-80cm or longer, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers
Spare needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

GAUGE
In Stockinette Stitch (St st), 24 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10cm, blocked

Over Sail Chart, 26 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10cm, blocked

Photos by Shelby Louise Photography

Note - there is a version of this pattern with longer extensions on the front ties available in the Spring 2024 issue of Cast On for TKGA members at TKGA.org.