Cables and lace combine to update the classic cardigan with a modern silhouette. Tunisian crochet mock cables and lace panels skim and elongate the body; short sleeves and a shawl collar complete the look. This flowing cardigan can be worn open or cinched at the waist with a belt.

DESIGNER Juliette Bezold

DIFFICULTY Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE 37.75 (42.75, 47.75, 50.25, 55.25)” bust circumference, including a 4.5″ wide collar. Sample shown measures 37.75″, modeled with 2.75″ positive ease.

YARN Knit Picks Paragon (50% fine merino, 25% baby alpaca, 25% mulberry silk; 123 yd / 1.75 oz): #26860 bison, 11 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls.

HOOK Size J/10 (6 mm) Tunisian hook with 30″ cable. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; locking stitch markers.

GAUGE 1 patt rep (10 sts and 8 rows) = 2.5″, blocked.

NOTES Cardi is worked in one piece from the bottom up, then work is divided into left and right fronts and back. Shoulder seams are sewn, then shawl collar is worked directly onto body around front and neck edges. Sleeves are worked directly onto arm openings.