The Selini cardigan is a beautiful and classy buttoned short cardigan, designed with a V-neckline and a beautiful filigree pattern. Wear this dainty lace cardigan over your favourite evening dress or top – you’ll enjoy this elegant layer at any party or outing! It has a timeless and classic quality that will provide many happy years of wear.

Sizes
XS (S, M)(L, XL, 2XL)(3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Sample shown in Size L, 112.5 cm / 44” Finished Bust Circumference.

Modelled with 15 cm / 6” ease.

Finished Measurements

Bust Circumference: 81.5 (91.5, 101.5)(111.5, 121.5, 131.5)(141.5, 151.5, 161.5) cm / 32 (36, 40)(44, 47 ¾, 51 ¾)(55 ¾, 59 ¾, 63 ½)“

Length to shoulder: 49.5 (50.5, 50.5)(51, 51.5, 52)(52.5, 52.5, 53) cm / 19 ½ (20, 20)(20, 20 ¼, 20 ½)(20 ¾, 20 ¾, 20 ¾)“

Overall length: 52.5 (53.5, 53.5)(54, 54.5, 55)(55.5, 55.5, 56) cm / 20 ¾ (21, 21)(21 ¼, 21 ½, 21 ¾)(21 ¾, 21 ¾, 22)“

Sleeve length to underarm: 43.5 (43.5, 43.5)(43.5, 43.5, 42.5)(42.5, 41.5, 41.5) cm / 17 ¼ (17 ¼, 17 ¼)(17 ¼, 17 ¼, 16 ¾)(16 ¾, 16 ¼, 16 ¼)“


Gauge
26 sts / 33 rows = 10 cm / 4” in filigree patt, blocked.
26 sts / 48 rows = 10 cm / 4” in semi-tubular rib patt, blocked.
28 sts / 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” in St st, blocked.

Materials

Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Little Nettle Soft
68% SW Merino/32% Nettle, 100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd

Sample shown in Where the Giant Squid Live.

Yardage: 3 (4, 4)(4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) skeins

Yardage Estimate: Approx 1038 (1130, 1221)(1320, 1436, 1549)(1651, 1742, 1844) m / 1136 (1236, 1336)(1444, 1571, 1694)(1806, 1906, 2017) yds.

Needle sizes: One set size 3.0 mm / US 2.5 needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: 3 x 18 mm /11/16”buttons, stitch holder, tapestry needle.