Ethereal Cardigan

This pattern is part of **Shine! Knitting with Beads**, a collection of 18 designs inspired by knitting with beads. Each project explores different techniques, textures, and constructions, inviting you to enjoy the creative process while knitting unique garments with a subtle touch of sparkle. **Available in English and Spanish**. **ABOUT THE PATTERN** Ethereal is a drop-shoulder cardigan featuring wide sleeves and a relaxed fit. Its light, luminous appearance is achieved through the yarn, which includes a subtle shimmer. The design is inspired by dreams and an imaginary world, a reflection of what lives inside my mind. The cardigan can be worked with beads or without them. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) Recommended ease: 2–7.75" / 5–20 cm of positive ease. The sample is shown in size 1, on a model with a 32.75" / 82 cm bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** A) Bust circumference: 36.25 (41.5, 46.5, 51.75) (57, 62, 67.25)" / 91 (104, 116, 129) (142, 155, 168) cm. B) Cross back (shoulder to shoulder): 16 (18.5, 21.25, 23.75) (26.25, 29, 31.5)" / 40, (46, 53, 59) (66, 72, 79) cm. C) Armhole depth: 9.5 (9.5, 9.5, 10.25) (10.25, 11, 11)" / 24 (24, 24, 26) (26, 28, 28) cm. D) Underarm to hem (body length): 13.75" / 35 cm. E) Total length: 23.25 (23.25, 23.25, 24) (24, 24.75, 24.75)" / 59 (59, 59, 61) (61, 63, 63) cm. F) Upper arm: 20.75 (20.75, 20.75, 23.25) (23.25, 26, 26)" / 52 (52, 52, 58) (58, 65, 65) cm. G) Sleeve length: 10.75 (11.5, 11.75, 12.25) (12.25, 13, 13)" / 27 (29, 30, 31) (32, 33, 33) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarns: DK-weight Main Colour (MC): approx. 125 (150, 175, 200) (225, 250, 275) g / 750 (900 ,1050, 1200) (1350, 1500, 1650) yds / 690 (828, 966, 1104) (1242,1380, 1518) m. Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Anatolia Étoiles – 56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% lurex (150 yds / 138 m / 25 g). 5 (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) skeins, colour: Lavande. **Recommended beads:** Delica 8/0, round 8/0 or 6/0 and square 3 mm or 4 mm. Bead 1: Miyuki, round 6/0, 760 (800, 920, 1000) (1120, 1200, 1320) units, colour: 4204 Duracoat Galvanized Champagne. Bead 2: Miyuki, round 6/0, 532 (560, 644, 700) (784, 840, 924) units, colour: Smoky Lt Rose. Bead 3: Miyuki, round 6/0, 228 (240, 276, 300) (336, 360, 396) units, colour: Smoky Pale Pink. Bead 4: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 76 (80, 92, 100) (112, 120, 132) units, colour: 478. Bead 5: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 38 (40, 46, 50) (56, 60, 66) units, colour: 272. **Needles and cables**: N1: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. N2: US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. **Notions:** Crochet hook for beading [US 12 – 0.60 mm], crochet hook for provisional CO [US 7 – 4.5 mm], row counter (recommended), stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 1 stitch holder, scrap yarn. **GAUGE** 17 sts x 23 rows = 4" / 10 cm. Measured over lace stitch (Chart 2) after blocking, worked flat, with N1. **NOTES** The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. It begins with a provisional CO, from which the back is worked first. Once complete, it is placed on hold. The fronts are worked separately from the same provisional CO. When both fronts are finished, they are joined to the back, casting on stitches at the underarm to shape the armholes, and the body is worked flat to completion. Stitches are then picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round to a ¾-length. This design incorporates lace and beads inserted with a crochet hook as you work.