Flora Cardigan

This slim-fitting lace and texture cardigan features delicate ruffles at the lower edges and a pretty floral lacy border. A simple series of eyelets creates the illusion of soft ribbing, adding a gentle texture to the garment. The waist shaping is worked with a smaller needle size rather than decreases. It can be omitted if desired.

The cardigan is worked flat in one piece to the armholes, where work is divided for armholes and fronts and back. Sleeves are worked flat. Shoulders and sleeve seams are sewn, then sleeve caps are sewn in. An edging is worked at the front opening and neck, and buttons are sewn on. Sample shown in Size 1 and "Twilight." NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting patterns are charted. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.

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Recommended yarn:

Fiddlesticks Knitting Silken Merino
(50% merino, 50% Tussah silk)
each ball 50 g / 105 m

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:

Size 1: 34 inches - 7 balls

Size 2: 36.5 inches - 9 balls

Size 3: 39 inches - 9 balls

Size 4: 41.5 inches - 10 balls

Size 5: 44.25 inches - 11 balls

Size 6: 47 inches - 12 balls

Size 7: 49.5 inches - 13 balls

Size 8: 52 inches - 14 balls

Gauge in lace pattern:

20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches

Needles:

3.5 mm (US 4) 32-inch circular needles

3.5 mm (US 4) 24-inch circular needles

3 mm (US 3) 32-inch circular needles

or sizes needed to obtain gauge