This pattern can be found in issue 6 of Laine Magazine.

This elegant open front cardigan is worked from the top down in regular top-down raglan fashion. Lace panels are worked at each raglan ‘seam’. After the sleeves are separated, the body is worked with gentle increases at the side seams on either side of the continuous lace panels. The sleeve stitches are placed back on the needles and the 3/4 length sleeves are worked top down with minimal shaping. Both hem and cuffs are completed with simple 2x2 ribbing. Finally, the collar is picked up and also finished with 2x2 ribbing.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Shown in size M. Recommended ease: At least 2” / 5 cm of positive ease at bust. The sleeves are of slim fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 34.5 (37, 39.5, 42)(44.75, 48.75, 53)” / 86.5 (92.5, 99, 105)(111.5, 122, 132.5) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 9.75 (10.5, 11.75, 12.75)(14, 15.5, 17.25)” / 24 (26.5, 29.5, 31.5)(34.5, 39, 43) cm.
Body length from underarm to hem: 15.25“ / 38 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 9 (10, 11, 12)(14, 15, 16) balls of Pure Shetland DK by Blacker Yarns (100% Shetland Wool, 119 yds / 110 m ‒ 50 g), colourway Fawn.
Or approx. 1000 (1140, 1200, 1400)(1550, 1700, 1880) yds / 914 (1042, 1097, 1280)(1417, 1554, 1719) m DK weight yarn.

Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm circular needles and US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: 8 stitch markers.

GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm in reverse stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking.