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Lizzie
The perfect little Summer cardigan; open, lacy and lightweight. Lizzie knits up quickly and simply in beautiful lush 5 ply/sport weight yarns. This cardigan is simple and seamless with an interesting construction. Such a delightful garment is sure to become a well worn staple in the warmer months.
Construction:
This cardigan is simple and seamless with an interesting hybrid raglan construction. Cables, lace and fluttery sleeves make for both textural and visual delight.
Both charts and written instructions are included for the lace sections.
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Sizing:
To fit upper chest measurement of:
32-40: 32/81.5 (34/86.5 36/91.5, 38/96.5, 40/101.5)
42-50: 42/106.5 (44/112, 46/117, 48/122, 50/127) inches/cm.
This garment is designed to be close fitting. The ease of the garment is incorporated into the sizing already.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Techniques used:
knit and purl
Working from charts
Cables
Picking up stitches
Increasing, decreasing
Lace knitting
Working small circumferences in the round
Yarn Requirements:
Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 371yd 339m/113g) - 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
OR 5ply/sport weight yarn of approximately:
32-40: 1100/1005 (1190/1090, 1260/1155, 1310/1200, 1380/1265)
42-50: 1440/1320 (1500/1375, 1580/1445, 1650/1510, 1700/1555) yards/metres.
Yardage is approximate and may vary depending on knitting style and yarn selection.
Original yarn is a merino/silk/cashmere blend super wash yarn with exceptional drape. It is worsted spun and has 3ply structure.
Sample garment knit in colourway Ms Taylor in size 32.

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- First published: April 2013
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