This cardigan is lush and lacy, with beautiful detailing throughout. Wide diamond lace panels emerge from the 2 knit-in front pockets. The back features a ruffled peplum design that is echoed in the gorgeous elbow-length sleeves. Shaping is done within the Narrow Reverse Stockinette stitch panels bordering each lace panel to accentuate the sexy shape. See a larger picture of the cardigan front below.

The cardigan is finished with 6 antique glass buttons and a curved garter stitch collar. Simply stunning and incredibly unique design. As wonderful to make as it is to wear!

This is an intermediate knitting project.

See it discussed on the SweaterBabe.com Blog.


Finished Size(s): Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large) = Finished Chest Measurement: 34 ½ (36 ½, 38 ½, 40 ½, 42 ½)" [87.5 (92.5, 98, 103, 108) cm]

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Classic Elite Lush (50% Angora, 50% Wool); 1.75 oz/50g (123 yd/112m) balls: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) in #4438 Latte. Visit the Classic Elite website to see all the gorgeous colors for Lush yarn and to find where to buy it.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 28 rows = 5" [12.5 cm] in Stockinette Stitch on Size 9 [5.5mm] needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A medium, worsted weight yarn in a soft angora/wool blend with a gauge of 4 sts = 1" on size 8-9 needles.

Total Yardage Required: Approximately 738 (861, 861, 984, 984) yds [672 (784, 784, 896, 896) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try (especially if you prefer not to use angora):
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk
Sirdar Blu (~ 3 skeins)
Ella Rae Classic
Valley Yarns Sheffield
Louisa Harding Kashmir Aran
Elsebeth Lavold Classic AL
Patons Classic Wool Merino
Knit Picks Andean Silk
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Solid
Berroco Peruvia

[Many of these finished projects are on Ravelry.com - find this pattern on the SweaterBabe.com Designer's page]

If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: 24 to 32" long (or longer) circular needle in Size 9 [5.5 mm]