The perfect cardigan for autumn in the park. Leafy lace on the front panels are worked side to side.

This cardigan is worked in pieces, then sewn together after blocking. The Back is worked bottom up. The Fronts are worked sideways from the front band to the armhole edge, with short-row shaping to shape the waist. The Sleeves are worked from the bottom up. Stitches are left on hold for the Sleeve caps and a portion of the Front armholes; these held stitches are then grafted together using Kitchener stitch. If you prefer, you may bind off the stitches, then sew the pieces together. The Front armholes are worked to a longer depth than the Back. The lace patterns are presented in chart form only.

#sizeinclusive to a 64.25” / 163 cm finished chest measurement.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, charts only for lace patterns, front and back images, a schematic with measurements, and thoughtful details.

Sizes/Finished Measurements
To fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)“ / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm bust
Finished chest, buttoned: 31 ¾ (36 ¼, 40 ¼, 43 ½, 48 ¼, 52 ¼, 56 ¼, 59 ½, 64 ¼)” / 80.5 (92, 102, 110.5, 122.5, 132.5, 143, 151, 163) cm
Length: 21 (22, 23, 23, 23 ½, 24, 24, 24, 24)“ / 53.5 (56, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5, 61, 61, 61, 61) cm
Upper arm: 11 (11 ¾, 13, 14 ¼, 15 ½, 17 ¼, 18 ½, 19, 19)” / 28 (30, 33, 36, 39.5, 44, 47, 48.5, 48.5) cm
Intended to be worn with approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm ease; shown in size 36 ¼“ / 92 cm.

Yardage
Worsted weight yarn
1023 (1178, 1332, 1452, 1626, 1792, 1930, 2050, 2181) yd / 936 (1078, 1218, 1327, 1487, 1639, 1765, 1874, 1994) m

Shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns Trinity Worsted (affiliate link)(70% Superwash Merino Wool, (20% Cashmere, 10% Silk; 200 yd/182 m per 4 oz/115 g skein)

Substitution Notes
The original yarn is a worsted weight merino/cashmere/silk blend that works up at 4.5-5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4.5-5.5 mm (US 7-9) needles. Trinity Worsted is no longer available but SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted would substitute nicely. Look for a worsted weight yarn that will give you the same gauge. Most smooth wools, blends, acrylics and plant fibres should work. As always, swatching is the only real way to know if you can get gauge and if you like the resulting fabric.

Techniques
Increases/decreases, cabled decreases (optional), working lace from charts or written instructions, short rows, set-in sleeve sweater construction, English tailored shoulders, worked flat, bottom up, side to side, seamed, grafting, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial
Japanese Short Rows video tutorial