Pattern Description from Cast On, May-July 2009: “This cardigan is an excellent introduction to lace knitting. Once you get the pattern set up, it’s smooth going. And in the process, you’ll create a beautiful and useful wardrobe staple!”

Yarn Symbol: Light (3)

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Sizes: S (M, L 1X)

Finished Measurements:

• Bust (buttoned): 33¾ (40½, 46, 53)“
• Length: 24 (24½, 24½, 25)“

Materials:

• Aurora yarns Ornaghi Filati’s LANA D’IRLANDA (3.5oz/100g, 207yds/189m, 100% Superwash Wool): 6 (7, 8, 9) balls of #8081 Charcoal Gray
• Sizes 5 (3.75mm), 7 (4.5mm) needles & size 5 (3.75mm) 29” (74cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain correct gauge
• Six 1” buttons (Aurora Yarns’ Style #FB143 was used on garment)
• Stitch markers

Designer Note: Place a marker on either side of last full repeat of the lace patter; maintain Stockinette stitch on either side of markers to make shaping easier.