Concise Lace Cardigan

This cropped lace cardigan is the perfect thing to wear with summer dresses. It provides a little coverage, but the cotton yarn, cap sleeves, and openwork pattern keep it from getting too warm – perfect for summer evenings. The truncated length and small shawl collar are reminiscent of ultra feminine 1950s style. Knit seamlessly from the hem up, this sweater is both quick and fun to knit.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:

Bust: 33"(37", 41", 45", 49")

Hem (ribcage): 28"(32", 36", 40", 44")

Length: 14"(14.5", 15", 15.5", 16")

MATERIALS:

330(370, 410, 460, 500) yards Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yards/100 grams)

size 6 circular needles 24" or longer

size 8 circular needles 24" or longer

stitch holders or scrap yarn

stitch markers

four 1" buttons

GAUGE: 4” = 16 sts by 22 rows in Feather Openwork pattern on larger needles