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Shawl Cardigan Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

reading charts
lace
eyelets
three-needle bind-off
seaming

Pattern Description:

Designed by Simona Merchant-Dest.

Worked from cuff to center front/back, this shawl cardigan is a perfect, light and airy cardigan to wear either buttoned up for more formal wear, or opened as a cover up for leisure. Worked in Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness, the beautiful diamond leaves lace pattern worked for body will keep your interest while knitting and will produce unique piece to wear. Requiring minimal shaping, it is a perfect project for beginner as well as advanced knitter.

Gauge:

26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in Lace Pattern

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Bust: 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 44, 47, 50)"/76 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 112, 119.5, 127) cm
Length: 203/4 (203/4, 213/4, 213/4, 223/4, 223/4, 231/2, 231/2)"/52.5 (52.5, 55, 55, 58, 58, 59.5, 59.5) cm

Materials:

720 - 1440 yards (658 - 1317 m) Bijou Spun by Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness (75/25 Yak & Bamboo)
US 4 - 3.5 mm

You Will Also Need:

stitch markers
stitch holder
Tapestry needle
Three 3/4" (19 mm) buttons