Cantata by Paulina Popiolek

Cantata

Knitting
July 2015
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Light Fingering ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette after wet blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1236 - 1969 yards (1130 - 1800 m)
32, (34, 36, 38, 40, 42), [44, 46, 48, 50]
English
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This simple feminine cardigan is worked top down seamlessly using contiguous method in two lace weight yarns held together. The combination of merino and mohair gives a lightweight yet very warm garment.Pretty lace cuffs and border add a girly touch.
“Cantata” works equally well with casual outfit or with a pretty dress.

The pattern is not complicated and suitable for knitters with some experience. Lace pattern used for cuffs and bottom border is very simple and written row by row.
There is also an option to add button(s).

Sizes available:
To fit bust sizes XS, (S, S1, M, M1, M2) L, L1, L2, L3; 32, (34, 36, 38, 40, 42), 44, 46, 48, 50 inches; shown in size S1 on a 34” bust.
with about 2” of ease. It can also be knit to exact body measurements if more fitted garment is desired.

Yarn requirements:
Heavy lace: approximately 1130 (1150, 1200, 1270, 1380 1450) 1550, 1630, 1700, 1800 meters.
Mohair lace: 1060 (1120, 1170, 1230, 1300 1400) 1480, 1540, 1600, 1700 meters.
Shown in “Walk Collection” Delicate Merino (single ply) colour ‘Powder’ (100% Merino Wool 600m/100g)
Rowan ‘Kidsilk Haze’ colour ‘Pearl’ (70% Mohair/30%Silk 209m/25g)
If substituting select a yarn with the same gauge (22 sts and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) and one that will give and nice drape after blocking.