This is a bright and light, but warm cardigan to wear in chilly spring. The merino wool gives the yarns a delicious cosiness while at the same time, the silk adds to the shine and drape of the fabric. If you are looking for something pretty for spring, which you can wear causally, or dress up a little then this cardigan is for you.

Pattern notes
The cardigan is knitted from bottom up in one piece to the armholes, then the fronts and back are knitted separately to the shoulder.

Size
To fit bust
UK size 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 22-24)
81-86 (91-96, 101-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm
32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in

Actual bust
85 (93, 109, 117, 125) cm
33½ (36½, 43, 46, 49) in

Actual length
61 (62, 63, 65.5, 66) cm
24 (24½, 25, 25½, 26) in

Sleeve seam
40.5 (42, 42, 43, 43) cm
16 (16½, 16½, 17, 17) in

Yarn
4 (5, 5, 6, 6) x 100g skeins

Tension
20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles
1 rep of Ostrich Lace meas 7cm wide by 11.5cm tall using 4.5mm needles