Texture and lace come together in the perfect warm weather sweater. Victoria begs to be paired with a flowing maxi dress for an effortless bohemian look. Going casual? She looks great with jeans too.

Finished Sizes
32½ (34, 36¼, 38¼, 40½, 42¾,) (45, 47, 49¼, 51½)“ bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 34”, modeled with 2″ ease.

Yarn
Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport (100% superwash merino; 200 yds /70 g): Natural 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6,) (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Appx 900 (940, 1000, 1060, 1120, 1180,) (1245, 1300, 1360, 1425) yds—exact yardage will vary!

Needles
Size 4 (3.5 mm) 29” circular (cir) and set of double pointed (dpns) and Size 3 (3.25 mm) 29” cir and dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders/waste yarn; tapestry needle; 7 appx ½“ buttons.

Gauge
22 sts and 40 rows = 4” in Seed Stitch on larger needles, 1 repeat of Lace Pattern = 2¼“ on larger needles
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.

Notes
This cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up as follows: The body is cast on and worked back and forth with shaping and faux “seams” up to the armholes where the back/fronts are worked separately. Short rows are used to shape shoulders which are then joined with a 3 needle bind off. Sleeves are picked up from armholes, shaped with short rows and worked down in the round, also with faux “seams”. Buttonbands and collar are picked up and worked last. Remember when working the lace pattern while decreasing or short-rowing to only work a yarn over together with its corresponding decrease.

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