Lacy Open-Front Cardigan

This project is a beautifully airy cardigan featuring lacy stitches that drape gracefully. Suitable for spring or summer, this piece works well over both casual and dressy outfits.

Materials

• Yarn: 4 skeins of lightweight cotton yarn in beige (approximately 200 yards per skein)
• Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern. Adjust needle size if necessary to meet gauge.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• YO: Yarn Over
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

Instructions

Body

1. CO 120 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): K all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
4. Row 3: K1, *YO, K2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
5. Row 4: P all stitches.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4 until the piece measures 30 inches from the cast-on edge.

Sleeves

1. After reaching the desired length, divide the work on your needles. Slip 30 stitches onto a stitch holder for each sleeve.
2. Continue working the remaining stitches for the body, decreasing for the armholes. (K1, K2tog) at the beginning and end of each RS row until 60 stitches remain.

Finishing the Sleeves

1. Take the stitches from the holder and place back on the needle.
2. Starting at the end of the stitches, K every row for 12 rows, then start the lace pattern as noted above.
3. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Final Assembly

1. Block the cardigan to enhance the lace.
2. Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.
3. Your cardigan is now ready to wear!

Enjoy this quick yet beautiful project that will add sophistication to any outfit!