Here is a gorgeous beaded lace top in a shape designed to flatter.

Tiny iridescent beads (come with the yarn) add instant glamour and sparkle to an already gorgeous yarn, which is a luxurious blend of mohair, silk, nylon, and wool. The sleeveless cardigan is knit from the top down with a needle size specifically chosen to bring out the yarn's halo and delicacy.

A very pretty open lace panel makes for a very sexy backside. The same lace pattern adorns the open fronts of this cardigan.

Dainty little sleeves make this cardigan an easy layering piece to show of toned arms or to be worn like a vest. Would be a wonderful cover up for a wedding dress or outfit!

Glam up your daytime attire by throwing on this beauty, or save it for special evenings where the beads will twinkle and sparkle perfectly. See the blog post on this cardigan.

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NOTE: Unfortunately, the pre-beaded Tilli Tomas yarn has been discontinued. Please see some suggested substitutes below.

For the OPTIONAL Top-Down Cardigan Techniques PDF Download, please visit this page. Written instructions are included in this pattern, but the OPTIONAL download may be helpful to some.

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Finished Knit Measurements: Cardigan Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm] at BUST. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Tilli Tomas Symphony Lace (63% Mohair, 18% Nylon, 10% Silk, 9% Wool w/Beads; 1.76 oz/50 g [345 yds/315 m] per ball): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) hanks in Midnight Borealis.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 16 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st on larger needle.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information:A lace weight/2 ply yarn in a silk blend.

Total Yardage Required: 520 (580, 655, 720, 800, 900, 990) yds [476 (531, 599, 659, 732, 823, 906) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Rowan Kidsilk Haze, Knitpicks Aloft, madelinetosh tosh lace, Malabrigo Yarn Silkpaca, Knitpicks Gloss Lace, Cascade Yarn Kid Seta.
Some suggested beads to add (sorry, instructions on adding beads are NOT included in the pattern as the sample was knit with a beaded yarn): 6/0 glass seed beads, 8/0 miyuki Japanese seed beads.
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts when working the cardigan to fit on straight needles); Size 9 [5.5 mm] set of DPNs OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (for working SLEEVES in the round) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 7 [4.5 mm] needles (for working neckband rows).

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