Leaves Cardigan
Leaves Cardigan
Leaves Cardigan is a sweet little cardigan with a touch of lace. It’s a quick knit and has just enough details to be interesting all the way to the last stitch. Leaves is that perfect little go-to sweater that looks equally good dressed up or down.
Leaf lace trails down the fronts and the center back before flowing into a notched V that allows for freedom of movement and adds a bit of flow to the fabric.
Construction is top-down and totally seamless so you can try it on as you go and get that perfect fit and length!
Choose your favorite sleeve length (3/4 or long) and between a purl edging to match the hem finish or more classic twisted ribbing.
The instructions are written and charted. The pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Choose a size that allows about 2-4 inches / 5-10-cm of ease for your bust measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35.25(37.5, 39.25, 40.75, 42.75, 44.75)(47.5, 48.75, 52.75, 56.5, 60.5) inches / 89.5(95.5, 99.5, 103.5, 108.5, 113.5)(120.5, 124, 134, 143.5, 153.5) cm
Choose a size that is about 2-4 inches larger than your bust measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The sample is shown in Miss Babs Keira: Sport (100% superwash Merino wool); 560 yds (512 m)/8 oz (225g) in color Faded.
OR substitute a heavy fingering to light DK yarn that meets gauge and has good stitch definition.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED (each if carried double)
720(810, 870, 960, 1080, 1200)(1320, 1380, 1440, 1620, 2025) yds / 660(740, 800, 880, 990, 1100)(1210, 1260, 1320, 1480, 1850) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger – US 4 (3.5mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular and set of dpns (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves).
Smaller – US 2 (2.75mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette using larger needles and measure after blocking.
NOTIONS
Waste yarn, or 2 stitch holders; Yarn needle. 9 stitch markers: 4 for raglan seams, 2 for back panel, 1 for Back Vent and 2 for Front Bands. Note: Use distinct marker for each type.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to an adventurous beginner knitter.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, basic lace stitches, German Short Rows.
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