Soft Current Cardigan by Knitting with Chopsticks

Soft Current Cardigan

Knitting
April 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20.5 rows = 4 inches
in in the lace stitch pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1075 - 1650 yards (983 - 1509 m)
XS-M (L-2XL, 3XL-5XL)
English
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Wrap yourself in something light, airy, and effortlessly stylish. The Soft Current Cardigan is a calming lace knit that lets you settle into a gentle rhythm while creating a piece you’ll reach for all year round.

With its simple construction and flowing drape, this sleeveless cardigan is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. The delicate arrow lace adds just enough interest to keep things engaging, while still feeling approachable and relaxing on your needles.

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/PATTERN DETAILS

• Hybrid Sizes XS-M (L-2XL, 3XL-5XL)
• Advanced beginner
• Worked in 2 panels and seamed together
• Lace stitches (yo, ssk, k2tog), ribbing, mattress stitch seaming: Full explanations are given in the pattern.

/MATERIALS (copy exactly from pattern)

• 4.5 mm / US 7 knitting needles
• Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (100% acrylic, 454 g, 932 m / 1020 yd), 2 skeins in Stone 550-134A (975 (1275, 1500) m / 1075 (1400, 1650) yd)
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

/SIZE

Final garment measurements are: 

Bust circumference: 132.5 (172.5, 197.5) cm/ 52 (68, 78)”.

Length (nape of neck to hem): 87.5 cm/34.5”.

The cardigan is designed with a generous oversized fit, around 50 cm/20” of positive ease at the bust for most sizes. Because of the wide size range, the exact amount of ease will vary depending on body size and shape. The smaller sizes are designed with a bit less ease to maintain balanced proportions across the full size range. Don’t hesitate to select the size with the amount of ease you personally prefer.