Knitting Pattern in English for an Oversized Lace Cardigan with an Eye-Catching Lace Pattern, a Classic Round Neck or V Neck and Straight Sleeves in Sizes XXS/XS| S | M (L | XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL/5XL.
 
 
Structure:
The cardigan is worked in a lace pattern top down in one piece. First, the back part is worked until the armholes in an engaging lace pattern. The front parts are then worked separately by picking up stitches along the shoulder line of the back part. To shape the round neck, work a couple of increases after the first 3 stitches and before the last 3 stitches of a right side row. The instructions for the V neck shaping can be found in the appendix. When front and back parts have reached the same length, the parts are joined under the armpits and the body is finished in one piece in rows. Depending on the size, the lace pattern is working out with the new stitches under the armpit – or it is not (but it won’t be visible for the final garment). The body is finished with a hem in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches. Then, stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the armholes. The sleeves are then worked in the same lace pattern in the round like the body has been worked before. The cuffs are worked in 1x1 ribbing with twisted knit stitches as well. Finally, stitches are picked up along the round neck and a double folded collar in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches is worked along the neckline. A double knitted button band finishes off the two front panels. The V neck version is finished off with I-cord edgings along bottom hem of the body, sleeve cuffs and the neckline of the cardigan.
The fit of the cardigan has a positive ease of 15 to 25 cm, making it very much oversized. The wide fit emphasizes the lightness of the elegant lace pattern making this design perfect for all summer outfits waiting in your closet! 
 
Level of Difficulty: advanced
 
Additionally to the pattern, there is a full YouTube tutorial in English available on my YouTube channel guiding you through the more challenging steps of this pattern. This means you might be able to master this pattern even if you have a different knitting level than recommended. You can find the YouTube tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/hViDyBWOqwk
 
Materials:
250 | 300 | 300 (350 | 350 | 400) 400 | 450 g Merino by Knitting for Olive (250 m/ 50g) AND 
150 | 150 | 175 (175 | 200 | 200) 200 | 225 g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (225 m/ 25 g) 
3.5 mm circular knitting needles (optional DPNs/short knitting needles for the sleeves) 
6-7 buttons (ø 12-15 mm)
Darning needle
Stitch markers or leftovers
 
Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rs in lace pattern, 2 strands of yarn held together on 3.5 mm knitting needles (wet blocked). Please note: The lace pattern grows A LOT after washing and blocking! If you use different yarn than indicated in the pattern, the growth might be even more drastically!

Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Cardigan:
99 | 108 | 120 (130 | 142 | 152) 164 | 173 cm with a positive ease of 15 to 25 cm 
Length Finished Cardigan:
50 | 50 | 50 (57 | 57 | 57) 64 | 64 cm incl. 4 cm hem – the length can be adapted individually.
Sleeve Length:
36-44 cm (incl. 4 cm cuffs) – can be adapted individually.
Sleeve Circumference (upper arm):
27 | 32,5 | 32,5 (38| 38 | 43) 43| 49 cm
 
 
The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment. The download link is sent out automatically via e-mail and is valid for in total 30 days after payment. There is no refund/exchange possible. Support via e-mail to: support@kolibri-by-johanna.de