Fairylights Cardigan

The Fairylights cardigan is worked top-down with raglan increases along the upper body until the sleeves and body are split and worked separately. A delicate lace pattern decorates the sleeves all the way down, ending in a simple garter stitch binding at 2/3 length. The body, on the other hand, is knit in simple stockinette stitch. The buttonbands with the buttonholes are worked simultaneously along the front edges of the body. The slightly rounded neckline is formed by using short rows right after the neckline binding. This pattern combines techniques such as short rows, raglan increases and buttonhole shaping which are all explained in the introduction, to make it accessible to newer knitters.

Sizes

2XS, XS (S, M, L) [XL, 2XL, 3XL]

BUST CIRC. (to fit): 81, 86 (91, 96, 101) [106, 111, 116] cm // 32, 34 (36, 38, 40) [42, 44, 46]”

BUST CIRC. (finished measurements): 86, 90 (96, 100, 106) [111.5, 116.5, 122] cm // 33.75, 35.5 (37.75, 39.25, 41.75) [44, 45.75, 48]”

Needle size

Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length

Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 40 cm (16”) in length or double-pointed needles

Tension / gauge

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 27 sts x 37 rows in stockinette stitch on 3 mm (US 2.5) needle

Materials

1 thread fingering weight yarn

Yarn used in model (size S): The FIBRE Co. Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% wool, 20% viscose) – 50 g // 183 m / 200 yds : 5, 5 (6, 6, 6) [7, 7, 7] skeins

Meters: 867, 915 (949, 1025, 1088) [1160, 1205, 1274] m

Yardage: 948, 1001 (1038, 1121, 1190) [1269, 1318, 1394] yds

 10 markers  /  stitch holders or scrap yarn  / tapestry needle