Frede Cardigan is a sweet, cropped summer cardigan featuring a delicate lace pattern. It is knitted in thick cotton with a fun, slightly uneven texture.

Frede Cardigan is worked top-down with raglan increases and a round neckline. The cardigan is worked flat, with raglan shaping and lace pattern bands arranged horizontally. Once the desired length is reached, a ribbed hem is added. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and a short ribbed neckband is worked, finished with an Italian bind-off. There are no button bands — instead, buttonholes are incorporated along the front edge as the body is knitted.

Sizes
A (B) C (D) E (F)
Measure the widest part of your upper body and add 2–15 cm ¾–6” of positive ease. Compare the result to the finished garment measurements and choose your size accordingly.
Frede Cardigan is a short and relatively close-fitting cardigan.

Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (95) 106 (117) 129 (140) cm
Length: 43 (43) 43 (43) 43 (43) cm
(Length can be adjusted — increasing length will require more yarn!)

Yarn
Cotton Waves by Gepard Garn (50 g = 60 m / 66 yds)
500 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) g

Shown in colorway 715

Gauge
14 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4” in pattern stitch on 5 mm needles

Needles
Circular needles: 4.5 mm and 5 mm, 80 cm cable (for magic loop method)
Alternatively, use short circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs) for neck and sleeves.