Honeycomb and Lace Ribbed Collar Cardigan by Melissa Leapman

Honeycomb and Lace Ribbed Collar Cardigan

Knitting
May 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Honeycomb and Lace Pattern with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1242 - 1863 yards (1136 - 1704 m)
Bust (buttoned): 33¾ (40½, 46½, 53”)"
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Pattern Description from Cast On, May-July 2009: “This cardigan is an excellent introduction to lace knitting. Once you get the pattern set up, it’s smooth going. And in the process, you’ll create a beautiful and useful wardrobe staple!”

Yarn Symbol: Light (3)

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Sizes: S (M, L 1X)

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust (buttoned): 33¾ (40½, 46, 53)“
  • Length: 24 (24½, 24½, 25)“

Materials:

  • Aurora yarns Ornaghi Filati’s LANA D’IRLANDA (3.5oz/100g, 207yds/189m, 100% Superwash Wool): 6 (7, 8, 9) balls of #8081 Charcoal Gray
  • Sizes 5 (3.75mm), 7 (4.5mm) needles & size 5 (3.75mm) 29” (74cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain correct gauge
  • Six 1” buttons (Aurora Yarns’ Style #FB143 was used on garment)
  • Stitch markers

Designer Note: Place a marker on either side of last full repeat of the lace patter; maintain Stockinette stitch on either side of markers to make shaping easier.