Lush

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Lush Cardigan** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ***Lush and pretty, with hints of complexity this cardigan has a detailed lace yoke and simple stockinette body. The design was inspired by the voluptuous abundance of English gardens and the large-scale floral motifs of classic English textiles.*** Join us for a Lush KAL on the [Tin Can Knits Ravelry Group][2]. **Like our knits?** [Get our email updates][3] to hear about new designs, tutorials and subscriber-only special offers! *Note: this pattern includes charted lace instructions only, the chart is not written out.* **Get the deal!** Lush is part of the book [Handmade in the UK][4]: 10 luscious lace patterns in artisan yarns ::: Get the ebook for $20 USD. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **PATTERN INFO** ============ **Sizing:** #sizeinclusive The pattern includes 8 child sizes and 8 adult sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, **adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL**). Adult sizes have 3/4 length sleeves and optional waist shaping. Child sizes have long sleeves and no waist shaping. Finished chest measurement: 19 (20.5, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29.5, 31, **33, 36, 39, 41, 45, 50, 55, 60**)" **Yarn** 290 (300, 320, 420, 550, 650, 750, 850 **800, 850, 950, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1450**) yards DK weight yarn. *(adult sample shown in [Skein Queen Voluptuous][5] in ‘persimmon’, child sample shown in [Sweet Georgia Superwash DK][6] in 'silver')* **Needles** US #6 / 4.0mm and US #3 / 3.25 mm needles; *(or as required to meet gauge*) 24”+ circular and double pointed needles in each size **Gauge** 20 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch using larger needles **Notions** 5-10 buttons, stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn **Helpful Tutorials** For more details on sizing, construction, yarn choice, and adjustments, [check out this blog post][7]. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][8] -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- [1]: http://tincanknits.com/index.html [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/tin-can-knits [3]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [4]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/handmade-in-the-uk [5]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/skein-queen-voluptuous [6]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/sweetgeorgia-yarns-superwash-dk [7]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/03/14/lush-cardigan/ [8]: http://www.tincanknits.com