Whole Wheat Cardigan

Description

This form-fitting cardigan, with its charming combination of lace and cables, is sure become a staple in your wardrobe. The lace and cable pattern is interesting to knit without being tedious, and is easily committed to memory for a speedy knit. To reduce seaming, the cardigan features a knit-in button band. The left front button band is extended beyond the shoulder seam and sewn in to the back neck opening. Just like its namesake, the whole wheat cardigan can be combined with a wide variety of items, always with delicious results. You’ll be the toast of the town!

Skill Level

Intermediate

Knitted Measurements

Sized for:
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Bust (buttoned) 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”
• Length 18 (18½, 18¾, 19, 19¼)”

Yarn

Sublime’s Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% Extra Fine Merino, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere)
5 (5, 6, 7, 8) balls (50 g/116 m per ball)

Note: This yarn differs from the original yarn (shown in photo), since it is no longer available.

Materials

• One pair of 5.0 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• cable needle
• 1 small stitch holder
• 5 buttons, approx ¾“ wide

Gauge

18 sts, 24 rows in cable & lace pattern = 4”/10 cm after blocking

Cost

A PDF file of this pattern is available for $7.00 CAD, payable through Paypal.