Lily Cardigan

This pattern is from my upcoming book [Fast and Fabulous Knits: 18 Speedy Sweater and Top Patterns for Busy Knitters][1], which will be published on April 2nd, 2024. **Construction** This seamless cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch and charted lace from the bottom up. You will first work the bottom section of the cardigan flat, before splitting at the underarm point to work the front left panel, then the back panel, followed by the front right panel. You will join the shoulder seams to create the armholes using the Three Needle Bind Off method. The sleeves are worked in the round by picking up stitches along the armhole edges. You will then work the button bands flat by picking up stitches along the inside edges. You will finish by working the neck trim flat by picking up stitches along the neckline edge. Instructions on how to adjust the body and sleeve length of your cardigan are included. **Skill Level** Intermediate **Sizing** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) **Finished bust:** 41 (44.8, 48.8, 52.8, 56.6) (60.6, 64.6, 68.6, 73.2)” / 104 (114, 124, 134, 144) (154, 164, 174, 186) cm, blocked **Recommended ease:** This cardigan is designed with approximately 11–13 inches / 28–33 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is knit in Size S. *Full sizing chart is included in the pattern.* **Yarn** Aran weight, Wool and the Gang, Take Care Mohair (78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Polyamide), 109 yds (100 m) per 50-g skein, shown in Lovely Lilac colorway. Any Aran weight fluffy yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge. A good substitute would be Hip Knit Shop, Fluff or Cardigang, Chunky Mohair. **Yardage/Meterage** 437 (470, 546, 630, 699) (782, 889, 972, 1068) yds / 400 (430, 500, 576, 639) (715, 813, 889, 977) m **Needles** **For body:** US 10 (6.5 mm) 32- to 40-inch (80- to 100-cm) circular needle **For sleeves:** US 10 (6.5 mm) 24- to 32-inch (60- to 80-cm) circular needle **For sleeve cuffs:** US 8 (5 mm) 16- to 24-inch (40- to 60-cm) circular needle or DPNs **For button bands and neck trim:** US 8 (5 mm) 24- to 32-inch (60- to 80-cm) circular needle **For bottom ribbing:** US 8 (5 mm) 32- to 40-inch (80- to 100-cm) circular needle [1]: https://www.jaimecreates.me/book/pre-order