This cardigan is the perfect sweater for shoulder seasons like fall (or spring) and for wear indoors when you need just the right amount of cozy! Classy enough for the office, an evening out, or equally at home with a casual outfit, this gorgeous cardigan will be a wardrobe staple.



This lightweight cardigan was inspired by the climbing Humulus plant (also known as Hops) that Nadya’s mother used to grow in her garden. It features a wide lace panel centered at the back, and two lines of lace run along the Front panels from ribbing to shoulders. The sleeves are 2/3 length making this cardigan ideal for fall weather and indoors wear.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X).

Sample shown in Size L, 112.5 cm / 44¼” Finished Circumference at widest point of torso.

Modelled with 19.5 cm / 7 ¾“ ease by both models.



Finished Measurements
83 (92.5, 103) (112.5, 123, 132.5) (143, 152.5, 163) cm / 32 ¾ (36 ½, 40 ½) (44 ¼, 48 ½, 52 ¼) (56 ¼, 60, 4 ¼)“ Finished Circumference at widest point of torso.

Gauge
23 sts / 29 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stocking stitch, blocked.
The gauge is the same for both, flat and in the round knitting.

Materials
Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon, 100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd

Sample shown in: Beach Pebbles


Yardage:
3 (3, 4) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) skeins

Yardage Estimate: Approx 841 (939, 1063) (1155, 1308, 1354) (1501, 1617, 1721) m / 925 (1033, 1169) (1271, 1439, 1489) (1651, 1779, 1893) yds

Needle sizes:
One set size 3.25 mm / US 3 150 cm / 60” circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge; one set size 3.25 mm / US 3 DPNs; or size(s) needed to achieve gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle (optional), waste yarn.

Notes
Cardigan is worked from bottom up as one piece to armholes, then back and front are worked separately. Sleeves are worked from armhole down with caps shaped using short rows.
Neckline and front opening trims are worked afterwords on picked up stitches.