Laurel Lace Cardigan

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Ancient Greeks viewed laurel leaves as a symbol of victory, while to the Japanese, laurels represent inner peace and enlightenment. With this seamless, top-down knit, you can have both a sense of amazing accomplishment and the zen-like experience of a rhythmic pattern. There’s enough texture for an engaging knit without too many challenges, since even the raglan increases at the yoke are worked with a simple yarn-over, while the edges are worked with a twisted rib. The collar, hem, cuffs and button band, with pretty laurel leaves climbing its fringes, are seamlessly incorporated. This elegant, size-inclusive cardigan is as classical and timeless as a greek marble…and much easier to wear!

TO FIT A WAIST/CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: 28-30 (30-32, 32-34, 34-36) [36-38, 38-40, 40-42] (42-44, 44-46, 48-50)”/ 71-76 (76-81, 81-86, 86-91) [91-94, 96-102, 102-107] (107-112, 112-117, 122-127) cm.

SUGGESTED YARN: Lang Merino 120. 100% fine merino, DK weight. Colour 0002, Cream. Approx - 843 (906, 1000, 1082) [1107, 1219, 1308] (1429, 1538, 1686) yards / 771 (828, 914, 989) [1012. 1115, 1196] (1307, 1406, 1542) meters.

NEEDLES: Circular needles,  4 mm / US 6 and 5mm / US 8.
Suggested length, 80 cm / 32” length for bottom hem and body. 40 cm / 16 “ length for neck collar and sleeves.  Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used.

NOTIONS: Stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, 12 buttons sized 1"/2.5cm.

GAUGE:  21 stitches wide X 28 rows in height in stockinette stitch = 4" x 4" / 10 x 10 cm.