Featherlight Cardigan by Eva Wiechmann

Featherlight Cardigan

Knitting
March 2009
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on size 7 / 4.5 mm needles with one strand of each yarn
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1512 - 2566 yards (1383 - 2346 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
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Cardigan knit with two strands of lace-weight yarn held together feels like cotton candy but still keeps you warm.

Skill Level: Easy

Measurements:

  • Finished bust: 35½ (37½, 40½)“
  • Finished length: 19 (20, 23)“

Materials:

  • 1 (2, 2) skeins Lacey Lamb from Jade Sapphire (100% extra fine lambswool; 825 yds) in color 02
  • 3 (4, 4) skeins Kidsilk Haze form Rowan (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 25g; 210m / 229 yds) in color 634
  • Size 5 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24” long
  • Size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 29” long, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Size 8 / 5 mm circular needle (29” long)
  • 5 (6, 7) buttons, approx ½“ in diameter
  • 3 stitch holders
  • 4 stitch markers