While travelling to Japan this cardigan was the perfect companion.
The casual fit, oversize collar and separate sleeves makes it easy to wear at home as well as on the go, all year round.

The main piece is knit in three sections. - Back Panel, Side Ribbing and Collar. The arm openings are worked rounder than in most shrug style cardigans. Making it extra comfortable to wear by reducing tension and pull at the underarm.
To complete the look, add a set of extra long cuffs to keep the draught out.

To show off the lace pattern choose a yarn with good stitch definition.

Size: One size

Fit: Loose Oversize

Cardigan - Dimensions after light blocking:
Width 110 cm / 43 in
Height 100 cm / 48 in

Sleeves - Dimensions after light blocking, cuffs lying flat:
Length 46 cm / 18 in
Ribbing at knuckles 8 cm / 3. 25 in (sightly stretched)
Ribbing at upper arm 10 cm / 4 in (sightly stretched)

Yarn: DK weight

Shown in: Wolle Rödel Baby Alpaka, 115m/50gr, Colorway “Ocher”

Yardage: ~ 1610m / 1760 yds

Needles
4.0 mm, ~ 60-80 cm / US 6, ~ 24-32 in or size to match gauge for main back piece
3.5 mm, ~ 80-100cm / US 4, ~ 32-40 in for collar ribbing
3.5 mm / US 4- set of double pointed needles
3.0 mm / US 2 1/2, any length for I-Cord Bind off

Gauge:
21 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stocking stitch on 4.0 mm / US 6 needles

Pattern Style:
Lace: charted and written
All other sections: written directions, including schematics.

Size reference: I’m about 166cm / 5’5” tall and usally wear size S/M.