The shrug part of the cardigan is worked from side to side. The collar and waist are picked up around the opening of the shrug, then the body of the cardigan is worked down from the waist.
Finished 20 (22, 24)" across back. Shrug shown measures 22", modeled on 34" actual bust circumference.
Yarn Morehouse Merino Lace (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/29 g): vetiver (green) 4 (4, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 12" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn); 24" cir. Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2009