Lakes Cardigan - Knitting Pattern

The Lakes Cardigan is worked from the top down. The saddle shoulders provide an oversized fit while contributing a structural touch to the cardigan. It features a timeless, shallow v-neck, making it a versatile wardrobe essential for any occasion.

Available in English.

Other languages available - Deutsch, Français, and Español (on Ravelry). 

Sizes - XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

The Lakes Cardigan has around 10¼" [25.5 cm] of positive ease for sizes XXS-M and gradually less positive ease for sizes L-5XL. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumference of 28 (30) 34 (36) 40 (45) 48 (52) 56 (60)" [71 (76) 86 (91) 101.5 (113.5) 122 (131.5) 140 (152) cm]. For example: If you measure a 34" [86 cm] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44¼" [111 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10¼" [25.5 cm] positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference - 38¼ (41¼) 44¼ (46¼) 49¼ (54¼) 57¼ (61¼) 63¼ (67¼)" [96 (103) 111 (116) 123 (136) 143 (153) 158 (168) cm]

Gauge - 16 sts and 24 rows = 4 x 4" [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked

Needle Size -

5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body and sleeves)

5 mm (US Size 8) 16" and 32-40" circular needles (used for hem, cuffs, collar, and button band).

Yarn -
Worsted Weight - Noro Madara
1090 (1090) 1090 (1308) 1308 (1308) 1526 (1526) 1526 (1744) yds

997 (997) 997 (1196) 1196 (1196) 1395 (1395) 1395 (1595) m

500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (800) g
Lace Weight - Isager Alpaca 1
1311 (1311) 1311 (1311) 1311 (1311) 1748 (1748) 1748 (1748) yds

1199 (1199) 1199 (1199) 1199 (1199) 1598 (1598) 1598 (1598) m

150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) g

Suggested Yarn - Noro Madara (60% wool, 30% silk, & 10% alpaca, 100 g = 218 yds) in colorway Sake, 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (8) skeins held together with Isager Alpaca 1 (100% alpaca, 50 g = 437 yds) in colorway E3S, 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) skeins

Note: Two strands are held together throughout the project: one strand of worsted weight and one strand of lace weight yarn, but you may choose to knit this cardigan using only a single strand of aran weight yarn, as long as you can meet the correct gauge

Yarn Substitute - Any worsted weight yarn + lace weight yarn that meets gauge. The Lakes Cardigan can also be made using one strand of aran weight yarn that meets gauge.

-Lang Yarns Donegal Tweed+ held together with any lace weight yarn

-Isager Tweed held together with Isager Alpaca 1 or any lace weight yarn

-Lamana Yarns Como Grande held together with Lamana Yarns Premia

-Hjelholts Uldspinderi Håndværksgarn held together with any lace weight yarn

-Wooldreamers Mota held together with any lace weight yarn

Notions - 8 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional); thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons

Buttons - 4 measuring ¾" or 19 mm

Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, Italian bind-off, wet blocking.

Indicates linked video support.

Schematic included.

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