Faerie Dreams

This pattern is featured in issue 15 of [*Laine Magazine*][1]. *Faerie Dreams* is a light, round-necked cardigan that has a beautiful lace diamond pattern that arising out of cable twists in the hem. The cardigan is worked bottom up, flat. This pattern has been test knit. If you like Faerie Dreams and would like to be notified about new patterns, you can email me at: lovelaughandknit@gmail.com. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 0–2″ / 0–5 cm of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust Circumference: 33 (36, 39, 45.25, 48.5) (51.5, 54.5, 57.75, 63.75)″ / 82.5 (90, 98, 113, 121) (129, 136, 144, 159.5) cm. Body Length from Underarm to Hem: 10 (11, 11, 12, 12) (13, 13, 14, 15)″ / 25.5 (28, 28, 30.5, 30.5) (33, 33, 35.5, 38) cm. Armhole Depth: 7 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)″ / 18 (18, 19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5)  cm. Back Neck Width: 7 (7, 7.75, 8, 8.5) (9.5, 9.75, 10, 10)″ / 17.5 (17.5, 19, 20, 21.5) (23.5, 24, 25.5, 25.5) cm. Shoulder Width: 3 (3.25, 3.25, 3.75, 4) (4, 4.25, 4.75, 5)″ / 7.5 (8, 8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12, 12.5) cm. Front Neck Depth: 3 (3, 3.25, 3.25, 3.5) (3.5, 3.75, 3.75, 4)″ / 7.5 (7.5, 8, 8, 9) (9, 9.5, 9.5, 10) cm. Sleeve Width at Top: 11.75 (12.5, 13.75, 15, 16) (17, 18.25, 19, 19.75)″ / 29.5 (31.5, 34, 37.5, 40) (42.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49.5) cm. Sleeve Length: 10.5 (11, 11.5, 11.5, 12) (12.5, 12.5, 13, 13.5)″ / 26.5 (28, 29, 29, 30.5) (31.5, 31.5, 33, 34) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Cashmerino by La Bien Aimée (75 % merino, 15% cashmere, 10% nylon, 474 yds / 433 m – 100 g), colourway Smoke. Or approx. 676 (751, 818, 983, 1059) (1192, 1268, 1423, 1617) yds / 618 (687, 748, 899, 968) (1090, 1159, 1301, 1479) m of light fingering weight yarn. 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Mohair Silk by La Bien Aimée (70% mohair, 30% mulberry silk, 546 yds / 500 m – 50 g), colourway Smoke. Or approx. 676 (751, 818, 983, 1059) (1192, 1268, 1423, 1617) yds / 618 (687, 748, 899, 968) (1090, 1159, 1301, 1479) m of lace weight yarn. Both yarns are held together throughout the pattern. Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 16″ / 40 cm (optional), 32″ / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles, and a set of DPNs, US 4 / 3.5 mm 16″ / 40 cm (optional), 32″ / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles, and a set of DPNs. Notions: Stitch markers (2 of a different colour for side markers), stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle, 7 (7, 7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 8) approx. 0.5” / 12 mm buttons. **GAUGE** 22 sts x 32 rows to 4″ / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking. 21 sts x 32 rows to 4″ / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in Lacy Diamond Patt, after blocking. [1]: https://lainepublishing.com