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.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Click here for other languages available on Ravelry - Dansk, Deutsch, Svenska, Français, Italiano, and Español.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Size Guide
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).
Materials
500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (800) g 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
150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) g 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 such as:
Lang Yarns Donegal Tweed+ held together with any lace weight yarn
Isager Aran 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
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 video support.
Schematic included.
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail. Please be sure to download pattern since download link will expire after 24 hours once clicked.
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.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Click here for other languages available on Ravelry - Dansk, Deutsch, Svenska, Français, Italiano, and Español.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Size Guide
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).
Materials
500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (800) g 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
150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) g 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 such as:
Lang Yarns Donegal Tweed+ held together with any lace weight yarn
Isager Aran 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
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 video support.
Schematic included.
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail. Please be sure to download pattern since download link will expire after 24 hours once clicked.
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