Heart-igan

[**Subscribe and enjoy 30% off your next Ambah pattern purchase**][4] **K2tog** with us in Ambah's [Ravelry group][5] Knit a sweet cardigan full of heart. Choose between cropped and regular lengths. The relaxed three-quarter sleeves can also be shortened, providing plenty of options to create the lace cardigan of your dreams. Heart-igan is designed to be worn open-front with an optional button at the hemline. Shown in a fingering weight merino yarn, Heart-igan would also knit up beautifully in linen or plant fibers for a warm weather garment. **[Find Heart-over,][2] the pullover version of Heart-igan here.** [Ambah's Design Tails podcast episode][3] talking about these designs; inspiration, yarn, construction and fit notes. **PATTERN NOTES** Please note this pattern is charted only, there are no written instructions for the lace sections. Suitable for a confident knitter. Heart-igan is knit bottom up. The body is knit to the underarms then separated for sleeves with the back and fronts worked separately. These are joined at the shoulder with a three-needle bind off. Sleeves are worked from the cuff up and joined to the body with a stretchy three-needle bind off. The cuffs have been designed for a relaxed fit, finishing loosely at the forearm. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) (4, 5) (6, 7) To Fit: 25.25 - 30.25 (32.25 - 37.25, 39.25 - 44.25) (46.25 - 51.25, 53. 25 - 58.25) (60 - 65, 67 - 72)"/63 - 75.5 (80.5 - 93, 98 - 110.5) (115.5 - 128, 133 - 145.5) (150 - 162.5, 167.5 - 180) cm Finished Bust (including 0.25"/0.5 cm gap at the front): 27.75 (34.75, 41.75) (48.75, 55.75) (62.5, 69.5)”/69.5 (87, 104.5) (122, 139.5) (156.5, 174) cm Designed to be worn with 2.5"/6.5 cm negative ease to 2.5"/6.5 cm positive ease at the bust with a 0.25"/0.5 cm gap at the front. If you are between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit or size down for a more fitted look - the open front cardigan will give some flexibility here. View full schematic and finished measurements image to help choose the best size for you. Size 3 shown on 43"/107.5 cm bust for a fitted look. **YARN** See Yardages Table (in pictures) for detailed yardages. Sample shown in: La Bien Aimee, Merino Singles, (fingering weight, 100% superwash Merino, 400 yd/366 m per 100 g), *Fluoro Morganite* **NEEDLES** 2 x sets of US 3/3.25 mm circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge. Optional US 3/3.25 mm DPNs for working the sleeves in the round. Optional smaller needle for cuff ribbing and larger needle for button band bind off. **NOTIONS** Spare needle cables, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding sts, BOR m, needle stoppers, tapestry needle, optional 3/4"/2 cm button, optional markers for lace repeats - note these may need to be shifted between pattern sections **GAUGE** 23 sts and 38 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm heart lace, blocked 23 sts and 40 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in twisted ribbing, blocked Gauge tip: Check you gauge before and after blocking your swatch to know how much your project will grow with blocking. **Special "get one free" Offer:** add 5 patterns, including ebooks, to your Ravelry cart in a single transaction and pay only for 4. **Note:** this will not work in conjunction with other promotions [1]: https://ambah.co/blog/design-tails-ep-5/ [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-over [3]: https://ambah.co/blog/design-tails-ep-5/ [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/ambah [4]: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/360661/102420907190912128/share