Garter Lace Wrap Cardi
The Garter Lace Wrap Cardigan combines the comfort of a blanket with the glamour of a shawl, creating a timeless piece that will keep you chic and elegant.
This cardigan Knitting is inspired by the cool spring days and summer evenings for a garment that combines the cozy feel of a blanket or shawl with a touch of elegance and glamour. Perfect for any luxurious wardrobe, it will keep you comfortable, stylish, and chic.**YARN**
5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins Biscotte Yarns Suri Alpaca DK yarn: 210m (218 yds) per 50g skein; 100% suri alpaca or similar (Sample worked in Belle Brume)**NEEDLE AND NOTIONS**
Circular needles 4 mm (US # 6) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Tapestry needle
Scissors**GAUGE**
16 sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over garter lace stitch.**FINISHED SIZE MEASUREMENTS**
Bust: 34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 55, 57)” / 86.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 134.5, 139.5, 145) cmLength (shoulder to waist): 18 (18, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19)” / 45.5 (45.5, 45.5, 45.5, 45.5, 48.5, 48.5, 48.5) cm
Armhole depth: 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)” / 16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm
Sleeve length: 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5)” 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47) cm
**NOTE**
The cardigan is constructed from 5 rectangular panels of garter stitch lace (1 back, 2 sleeves, 2 fronts) seamed together leaving small gaps at the side and shoulder to hold the wrapped sections. The gaps are covered with small garter stitch belt loops allowing even more flexibility in wrapping styles. Front and back panels are worked sideway and sleeves are worked from wrist to shoulder.
Note on availability: pattern is also available in French from Biscotte Yarns Website in size XS to 4XL.