Carefully restrained details add to the Ribbons and Lace Cardigan's vintage charm. Connie Chang Chinchio uses inset lace panels at the front edges and back skirt, a built-in casing for a twisted-cord closure, and a subtly modified A-line silhouette to build a versatile, unfussy piece.
Finished Size: 32 1⁄2 (34 3⁄4, 38 1⁄4, 42, 45 1⁄2, 50)" bust circumference, without fronts overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34 3⁄4", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% cotton; 150 yd [138 m]/65 g): #304 zinc (purple), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light
Needles: Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders; markers (set of 3 different colors).
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2009 Item #: EP1924
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