Lakes Cardigan

The Lakes Cardigan is worked from the top down. The saddle shoulders provide an oversized fit while contributing a structural touch to the cardigan. It features a timeless, shallow v-neck, making it a versatile wardrobe essential for any occasion. Sizes - XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) The Lakes Cardigan has around 10¼" {25.5 cm} of positive ease for sizes XXS-M and gradually less positive ease for sizes L-5XL. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumference of 28 (30) 34 (36) 40 (45) 48 (52) 56 (60)" {71 (76) 86 (91) 101.5 (113.5) 122 (131.5) 140 (152) cm}. For example: If you measure a 34" {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44¼" {111 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10¼" {25.5 cm} positive ease. Finished Bust Circumference - 38¼ (41¼) 44¼ (46¼) 49¼ (54¼) 57¼ (61¼) 63¼ (67¼)" {96 (103) 111 (116) 123 (136) 143 (153) 158 (168) cm} Gauge - 16 sts and 24 rows = 4 x 4" {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked Needle Size - 5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body and sleeves) 5 mm (US Size 8) 16" and 32-40" circular needles (used for hem, cuffs, collar, and button band). Yarn - Worsted Weight - Noro Madara 1090 (1090) 1090 (1308) 1308 (1308) 1526 (1526) 1526 (1744) yds 997 (997) 997 (1196) 1196 (1196) 1395 (1395) 1395 (1595) m 500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (800) g Lace Weight - Isager Alpaca 1 1311 (1311) 1311 (1311) 1311 (1311) 1748 (1748) 1748 (1748) yds 1199 (1199) 1199 (1199) 1199 (1199) 1598 (1598) 1598 (1598) m 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) g Suggested Yarn - Noro Madara (60% wool, 30% silk, & 10% alpaca, 100 g = 218 yds) in colorway Sake, 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (8) skeins held together with Isager Alpaca 1 (100% alpaca, 50 g = 437 yds) in colorway E3S, 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) skeins Yarn Substitute - Any worsted weight yarn + lace weight yarn that meets gauge. The Lakes Cardigan can also be made using one strand of aran weight yarn that meets gauge. -Lang Yarns Donegal Tweed+ held together with any lace weight yarn -Isager Tweed held together with Isager Alpaca 1 or any lace weight yarn -Lamana Yarns Como Grande held together with Lamana Yarns Premia -Hjelholts Uldspinderi Håndværksgarn held together with any lace weight yarn -Wooldreamers Mota held together with any lace weight yarn Notions - 8 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional); thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons Buttons - 4 measuring ¾" or 19 mm Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, *backward loop cast-on*, *increasing*, *decreasing*, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *Italian bind-off,* wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.