Lace Panel Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Imagine slipping this cardigan over a simple dress and seeing the lace, cables and scalloped edges bring the whole outfit together. The cropped silhouette keeps the shape neat, while optional embroidery lets you add flowers between the front cables. A detailed knit for the days you want to wear your work.Inside your patternA 27-page English PDF with written construction instructions, right- and left-front charts with a symbol key, a finished-measurement schematic, photos, technique links, optional embroidery guidance and tester-version photos.Construction and skillsChoose it if you are comfortable with charts, cable crossings, yarn overs, shaping and picking up stitches. You will also work scalloped rib and double-knit button bands. Optional sleeve short rows are described. The PDF does not state a named difficulty rating.Fit and sizingSizes 1–11 have finished busts of 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155 and 165 cm. Choose a finished bust 2–10 cm larger than your own full bust, as recommended in the PDF.MaterialsSample yarn: one strand of Cardiff Cashmere Classic, 112 m per 25 g. For sizes 1–11, the PDF gives 225 / 235 / 255 / 265 / 280 / 305 / 330 / 365 / 385 / 425 / 460 g, including a 10% buffer. Use 3.5 and 3 mm needles with 20–80 cm cables, removable stitch markers, scrap yarn, a tapestry needle and a cable needle. Add buttons and optional embroidery paper. The sample has five buttons, 2 cm wide; the instructions allow you to choose the number and adjust buttonholes to your buttons.Gauge26 stitches × 37 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette worked flat, measured after blocking. Swatch with the yarn you intend to use before choosing your final needle size. The sample is size 3, worn with 3 cm of positive ease on a 92 cm bust.Pattern only: English PDF. Finished cardigan, yarn, buttons and tools are not included.