Latha Cardigan

***Enjoy 20% discount on this pattern until Mon May 25 2026 midnight PT, using coupon code LATHA.*** I was craving a cozy layering piece that still felt elegant. I designed Latha with an open front to create an effortless layered look. The soft swing and fullness at the hem, achieved through subtle A-line shaping, completes the cozy feel.   A delicate, vinelike lace panel runs alongside the front bands, adding visual interest to the garment. > If you like my designs, please stay in > touch. [Subscribe to my newsletter][1] > ♡ [Follow me on Instagram][2] ♡ [Join > my Ravelry Group][3] **PATTERN NOTES** ♡Latha is a fingering-weight, top-down, open-front, V-neck cardigan seamlessly knit with set-in sleeves. It features an A-line silhouette accented by delicate lace panels on the front, while the rest of the garment is worked in stockinette. ♡A-line shaping adds about 7" / 18 cm to the bottom circumference of the cardigan. You may choose to omit A- line shaping and knit the cardigan straight down from the armhole without the increases. ♡This cardigan is designed with a folded hem detail for the bottom hem and double knit buttonbands. You may substitute 1 x 1 ribbing for the hem as well as buttonbands, if desired. ♡ See PROJECT DETAILS below for more info. Don't miss the Schematic and finished measurements in the last three photos. +[Latha Cardigan Construction Overview Video][4] ............................... **PROJECT DETAILS** SIZING Sizes 1(2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9] to fit chest circumferences of 30 - 32 (34 - 36, 38 - 40, 42 - 44, 46 - 48) [50 - 52, 54 - 56, 58 - 60, 62 - 64]" / 75 - 80 (85 - 90, 95 - 100, 105 - 110, 115 - 120) [125 - 130, 135 - 140, 145 - 150, 155 - 160] cms. Latha Cardigan is designed to be worn with approximately 2 - 4" / 5 - 10 cm of positive ease at the chest. Sample shown in size 2, being worn on a 36" chest. YARN USED IN SAMPLE Sea Change Fibers Fjord Tweed Fingering, 89% Wool - Merino 11% Wool - Rambouillet, 440 yards / 402 m per 100 g / 3.5 oz in Around the Mulberry Bush colorway. YARN REQUIREMENTS 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)[5, 5, 5, 5] skeins of Sea Change Fibers Fjord Tweed Fingering or 1147 (1275, 1407, 1536, 1660) [1772, 1894, 2076, 2192] yards/ 1049 (1166, 1286,1404, 1518) [1621, 1732, 1898, 2005] m of fingering weight yarn. NEEDLES USED Larger Needles 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles, minimum length 24"/ 60 cm for the body of the sweater. Smaller Needles 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles: Minimum length 24"/ 60 cm for bottom hem. Minimum length 32" / 80 cm for buttonbands. GAUGE 22 sts and 35 rows = 4"/ 10 cm, using larger needles, in stockinette stitch, blocked. 20 sts and 35 rows = 4"/ 10 cm, using larger needles, in lace stitch, blocked. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES German Short Rows Folded Hem Bindoff Double-knit Button Band - [Video Tutorial from CraftDoodling][5] ............................... [1]: https://craftdoodling.substack.com/subscribe [2]: https://www.instagram.com/craftdoodling/ [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/craftdoodling-designs [4]: https://youtu.be/E0SmoDIbY9o [5]: https://youtu.be/Dd0gOOwo5kE?si=K5-qPjeOjW8gTIMu