I was inspired to design this cardigan many, many years ago when I was knitting another lace cardigan. When the body was finished, before sewing in the sleeves I tried it on as a vest, and was wearing a striped shirt underneath. I loved the result! That sweater completed with its intended sleeves, but THIS sweater was on my mind ever since! I’m super excited to finally bring it into reality!

Finished Size 29.75 (34.5, 39.5, 44.25, 49.25, 54, 59)“ / 75.5 (87.5, 100.5, 112.5, 125, 137, 150) cm bust circumference, buttoned with 1” / 2.5 cm overlapping buttonband. Cardigan shown in 34.5” / 87.5 cm with 2” negative ease.

Yarn Quince & Co. Owl, 50% American wool, 50% alpaca; 120yds/50g: Abyssinian (Color A), 6 (7, 8, 9, 11, 11, 13) skeins. Lagoon (Color B), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. Chamomile (Color C) 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven 5/8” buttons.

Gauge 23 sts and 27 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Lace Rib Pattern. 21 sts and 29 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stripe Sequence (St st).