If you can’t go to Paris, let Paris come to you with this elegant cardigan with lacy arches. The soft alpaca and Tencel yarn provides warmth for the evening out while giving the densely worked pattern fluidity. Simple shaping lets the lace shine. Ours is finished with a satin bow, but you could use a classic button.
FINISHED SIZE 30 3⁄4 (38 1⁄4, 46, 53 3⁄4, 61 1⁄4)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30 3⁄4", modeled with 3" negative ease.
YARN Elann.com Peruvian Quechua (65% alpaca, 35% Tencel; 122 yd [112 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]; ): #9160 saxony teal, 7 (10, 12, 14, 16) balls.
YARN WEIGHT #3 - Light
HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Yarn needle; 36" of 2" wide satin ribbon; sewing needle and matching sewing thread.
GAUGE 3 sh = 5 3⁄4" blocked; 12 rows = 5" blocked.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Crochet Winter, 2009