Soft and graceful, this open cardigan is long, light, and perfect for the spring wardrobe. An easy lace decorates the hem and front bodice while the silhouette flows in the early spring breeze.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference (seamed): 34 3/4 (39 1/4, 42 3/4, 47 1/4, 50 3/4, 54 1/4, 58, 63 1/4, 66)” / 88.5 (99.5, 108.5, 120, 129, 138, 147.5,160.5,167.5) cm
Garment Length: 26 (26 ½, 26 ¾, 29 ¼, 27 ½, 29 ½, 29, 30 ¼, 30 ¼)” / 66 (67.5, 68, 74.5, 70, 75, 73.5, 77, 77) cm
Choose the size that is approx. 4” / 11 cm larger than your actual bust circumference. Sample size shown is 42 ¼” / 107.5 cm.

YARN
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Flaxen Silk Fine in Desert Clay (480 yd / 439 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 65% Silk, 35% Linen).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm needles
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm needles
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long and 16” / 40 cm long
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, with larger needles, after blocking.
20 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Lace patt, with smaller needles, after blocking.
For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished/blocked gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cardigan is worked flat in pieces and then seamed. The final edging is worked by picking up stitches all the way around the fronts, neck, and armholes with a circular needle.
When picking up stitches, pick up at a rate of roughly 3 stitches per 4 rows or 1 stitch for every bound-off stitch.
The Lace pattern is both written (see Stitches Used) and charted (p 2) for your preference.
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