Al-Araaf Lace Wrap Sweater by Kirsten Hipsky

Al-Araaf Lace Wrap Sweater

Knitting
November 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in bias lace pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
763 - 1199 yards (698 - 1096 m)
33”, 36”(39”, 41”) 44”, 47”
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

A cardigan that’s as clever as it is beautiful, the Al-Araaf plays with the structure of raglan shaping and bias lace as it flows gracefully around the figure. The luscious blend of baby alpaca and silk in Deerfield will make this a sweater you’ll cherish forever--and never want to take off!
This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Finished Sizes: 33”, 36”(39”, 41”) 44”, 47”
Materials: 7, 8 (9, 9) 10, 11 skeins
Valley Yarns Deerfield color Ballet Slipper

Size 8 circular and double-pointed needles

Gauge: approx. 3 sts and 5 rows per inch on size 8 needles over initial bias lace pattern. Instead of a swatch, just begin the sweater and measure the gauge after a few rows.