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A sweet and simple cardigan with a pretty lace pattern. Casual enough for everyday wear and delicate enough to throw on over an occasion dress, this is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Knitted in light fingering yarn, this is perfect for Spring, Summer and Autumn wear. The lace pattern at the shoulders and hem adds interest to an otherwise easy knit.

We cast on stitches at the shoulders and work down the upper back working short rows at the shoulders and armhole shaping, as well as knitting a gorgeous lace design with cute nupps as we go. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder for the fronts where we work shaping to match the back, then we join all stitches at the underarms and work down to the hem. Increases are worked at the inner edge of both fronts for a little extra cosiness! Stitches are picked up around the inside edge and worked in neat ribbing. Finally, we pick up stitches around both armholes and work sleeves down to the cuffs.

Braco is a village in Highland Perthshire which we often visit in the warmer months. Braco Castle Gardens are a real hidden gem with forest, ponds and wildflower meadows. A forest green cardigan is just what I needed to keep the chill at bay while exploring the gardens.

Suggested Yarn:
Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool (100% wool)
248 m/271 yds per 50g skein.
Colourway: Forest Green.
Meterage: (690, 750, 970) [1110, 1440, 1600] {1880, 2050, 2370} m.
Yardage: (750, 820, 1050) [1220, 1570, 1740] {2050, 2240, 2590) yds.

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 100 cm/40” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge. We recommend using needles with as sharp a point as possible to work the nupps. We used ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace needles.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.

Dimensions (Metric):
Size: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}. All measurements are garment measurements, we recommend 0-5 cm ease across back.
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: (35, 40, 46) [50, 55, 60] {65, 70, 75} cm
Width of Each Front at Underarm: (17, 18, 20) [13, 27, 29] {32, 34, 37} cm
Width of Each Front at Hem (20, 23, 25) [29, 30, 33] {37, 39, 42} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (30, 30, 32.5) [32.5, 35, 35] {37.5, 37.5, 40} cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (31, 34, 36) [39, 41, 45] {48, 50, 53] cm
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 50 cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Size: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}. All measurements are garment measurements, we recommend 0-4” ease.
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: (14, 16, 18½) [20, 22, 24] {26, 28, 30}”
Width of Each Front at Underarm: (6½, 7, 8) [9, 10½, 11½] {12½, 13½, 14½}”
Width of Each Front at Hem: (8, 9, 10) [11, 12, 13] {14½, 15½, 16½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (12, 12, 13) [13, 14, 14] {15, 15, 16}”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (12½, 13½, 14½) [15½, 16½, 18] {19, 20, 21}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 20”

Extras: Crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, two clip type stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.

Many thanks to my amazing tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to fabulous test knitters grankaG, tganichka, Buckaroo, connief, hexe1isora and Chrissyteenychan.