This sweet, spring cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece. Narrow bands of lace, with a delicate floral motif, flank the front edges while a broad panel of the same lace adds interest at the back. The sleeves are worked separately and joined to the body at the yoke.

Three buttons fasten the Springtime In Virginia at the top and are held closed with crochet button loops. A tutorial on making crochet button loops is included with the pattern as a separate pdf.

Yarn: Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater, 90% Merino / 10% Nylon, 270 yds per skein, Color: Oatmeal, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins
Approx: 950, 1000, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1450, 1550, 1600, 1700, 1750 yds.

Both charts and written instructions are given for the lace panels.