Lacy Cable V-Neck Cardigan

The **Lacy Cable V-Cardigan** is **knitted top-down** as a **European Shoulder Construction** with bell-shaped set-in sleeves and a **size specific engineered V-neck**. Vertical lacy cable stripes alternate with ribbed stockinette stripes, creating clean vertical lines and a balanced silhouette. **A positive ease of 8–12 cm [3¼–4¾ inches] is recommended.** For those interested in the design process behind the cardigan, I have shared a behind-the-scenes video here: https://youtu.be/p2Zll3oTwG4 The V-neck is shaped separately for each size to maintain balanced proportions and stripe placement across the full size range. Different increase rhythms are used to balance the depth, angle, and flow of the neckline from **size XS to 5XL⁺**. **The yoke includes size-specific row-by-row instructions**, V-stripe increase codes, and **linked video guidance**. This structured approach helps maintain the same visual balance and stripe flow across sizes and body proportions. The **sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch** and finished with the signature **Lacy Cable Cuffs**. The **bottom hem and button band** are worked in **double-knit stockinette stitch**. After dividing body and sleeves, the cardigan continues back and forth — **without steeking**. Lenght adjustable - high or low hip as preferred. The pattern also includes **enclosures with shaping options** for tailoring the body using the lacy cable stitch pattern: • Diamond Bust Darts • Waist Shaping (Hourglass) • Hip Shaping (A-line) **Videos of techniques** and selected design elements are linked throughout the pattern and marked with the **֍ symbol**. The videos on my **YouTube Channel [IngesKnittingLab](/people/IngesKnittingLab) guide you step by step through the construction and techniques used in the design. Each video is **fully indexed with time stamps**, so you can quickly find the specific technique or question you are looking for. To give you an idea of how I structure my technique videos, here's an example. I explain both why and how, share tips & tricks, and point out the quality checks I use throughout the process: How to work a double-knit buttongband: https://youtu.be/46pW4qJlQpY **Sizes** XS — 81 cm / 31¾" chest circ — length 53 cm / 21" S — 88 cm / 34½" chest circ — length 54 cm / 21¼" S/M — 94 cm / 37" chest circ — length 55 cm / 21¾" M — 101 cm / 39¾" chest circ — length 56 cm / 22" L — 108 cm / 42¼" chest circ — length 57 cm / 22½" XL — 121 cm / 47¾" chest circ — length 59 cm / 23¼" 2XL — 131 cm / 51½" chest circ — length 61 cm / 24" 3XL — 138 cm / 54¼" chest circ — length 63 cm / 24¾" 3XL+ — 145 cm / 57" chest circ — length 64 cm / 25¼" 4XL+ — 158 cm / 62¼" chest circ — length 66 cm / 26" 5XL+ — 165 cm / 65" chest circ — length 67 cm / 26½" length Measurements refer to the finished chest circumference and length of the blocked cardigan. **Approximate yarn estimates** 1 strand DROPS Flora (50 g = 210 m / 230 yds) held together with 1 strand DROPS Kid-Silk (25 g = 210 m / 230 yds) XS: 250 g Flora + 125 g Kid-Silk S: 250 g Flora + 125 g Kid-Silk S/M: 300 g Flora + 150 g Kid-Silk M: 300 g Flora + 150 g Kid-Silk L: 350 g Flora + 175 g Kid-Silk XL: 350 g Flora + 175 g Kid-Silk 2XL: 400 g Flora + 200 g Kid-Silk 3XL: 450 g Flora + 225 g Kid-Silk 3XL+: 450 g Flora + 225 g Kid-Silk 4XL+: 500 g Flora + 250 g Kid-Silk 5XL: 550 g Flora + 275 g Kid-Silk Yarn estimates are based on the cardigan lengths given for each size in the pattern. Mohair yarn review and alternatives: https://youtu.be/Ve-n-5LhywY