Garden Party Cardigan by Littletheorem

Garden Party Cardigan

Knitting
July 2011
Lace ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
760 - 1520 yards (695 - 1390 m)
To fit bust 32½” (35”, 37½”, 40”, 42½”)
English
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A lovely light and drapey cardigan knitted in laceweight silk, perfect for keeping the chill at bay on long summer evenings. An understated design with a pretty floral lace edging.

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate/advanced knitter. It uses some slightly unusual lace knitting stitches - full instructions are given. It also requires use of mattress stitch.

To fit bust 32½” (35”, 37½”, 40”, 42½”)

Dimensions:
Length shoulder to hem = 22” (24”, 27”, 29”, 32”)
Around sleeve = 13” (15½”, 17½”, 20”, 22”)
Across back (armpit to armpit) = 17½” (20”, 23”, 26”, 28½”)

Yarn: Dyeforyarn Lace / Tussah Silk, available at www.etsy.com/shop/dyeforyarn
1 (1,2,2,2) skeins at 695m/760yds per skein.

Needles: One 4mm / US 6 80cm circular needle.

Extras: Four stitch markers and two 30” pieces of scrap yarn.