We’re showing you how to knit a lovely lacy cardigan for you this week.
Difficulty: Intermediate
How To Knit A Lacy Cardigan
Photography by Eve Conroy.
Stand out from the crowd in our cardigan, worked in a pure Merino wool.
We have used Rico Essentials Merino DK in the vibrant shade Orchid (07). It is available from stockists nationwide or you can order direct from www.woolforewe.com.
There are over 40 shades to choose from.
The cardigan comes in six sizes ranging from 76/81 cm (30/32 ins) to 127/132 (50/52 ins) and actual size is around 18/13 cm (7/5 ins) larger giving a comfortable fit.
The eyelet pattern is worked over 16 rows and features the usual lace stitches. It is repeated over the back and two fronts with a single panel worked down the sleeve. A picot edge along the neckline gives extra interest.
We have graded this as an intermediate design.
Finally, you will need eight buttons to complete the look. Ours came from Duttons for Buttons who have a huge selection available. You can view their buttons at www.duttonsforbuttons.co.uk.
We have many requests for cardigans and we hope this one fits the bill.
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Find the full instructions for how to knit a colourful sweater in our April 1, 2023 issue of “The People’s Friend”. On sale now! Available online or from most major supermarkets and newsagents. Or subscribe to the magazine to get every issue delivered straight to your door, making sure you never miss an issue.
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Liz O’Rourke I am part of the Features Team and my hobbies include knitting and crafts, reading and foreign travel – which are also my main responsibilities on the “Friend”. If you walk into the office you will soon spot my desk, it’s the one piled high with knitwear and balls of yarn!
