Blousy cardigan with lace pattern, puffed sleeves, deep V-neck, set-in sleeves, should strapping, and an unusual neckband at back neck. Elastic can be added to the sleeve cuff casings to cinch the cuffs more drastically.
Finished Size 29½ (33½ , 37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with a couple inches of positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #20 sunflower, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Yarn Weight #2 - Fine
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) or straight. Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; five ⅝ " buttons, sewing needle and matching thread; 25" elastic ⅜ " wide (optional for sleeves).
Gauge 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in lace rib on larger needles; 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in k2, p1 rib on smaller needles.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2010