Lorelei is a sophisticated, open-back cardigan featuring gorgeous lace panels on the front and back. It perfectly complements any spring dress. A delicate button closes the back pieces. Our favorite thing about this piece is that you can also wear it with the opening at the front, like a more traditional cardigan. Whichever way you choose to wear it, you’re sure to love this beautiful layering piece.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with 1” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (buttoned): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”
Length: 21¼ (22½, 22½, 23¾, 25, 26¼, 27½, 27½)”
MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Ravello (75% cotton, 16% extrafine merino, 9% recycled cashmere; 50g/207 yds)
103 Feather Pillow – 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls
Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32”, 16” circular and DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, one ½-¾” button
GAUGE
24 sts & 32 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st)
21 sts & 32 rows = 4” in Front or Back Lace patts
Save time check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
This body of this sweater is knit flat from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit in the round, then set in and seamed.