This pattern is included in the book Rooster Folklore including 11 other women’s wear designs.

A flexible cardigan using a lace stitch. A really adaptable garment to be worn all year round.

Lace cardigan - Skadi

You’ll need:-

Rooster Almerino DK 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Merino Wool, 112.5m (124yd) per 50g ball

9(10:11:12) 50g balls of shade 210 Custard

4mm (US size 6) and 3.25mm (US size 3) knitting needles

Stitch holders

Yarn sewing needle

7 buttons, 15mm diameter

Tension:

21 sts and 28 rows to a 10cm square over lace stitch patt using 4mm needles. Change needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

Measurements:

Size 8–10 12–14 16–18 20–22
To fit bust 76–81 86–91 97–102 107–112 cm
Actual measurements

Bust 90 101.5 112.5 124 cm
Length to shoulder 54 56 58 60 cm
Sleeve length 45 46 47 48 cm