Charming Yellow Cardigan

This lovely cardigan features an elegant lace pattern with a yellow hue that radiates warmth. It has long sleeves and a flowing style that gives it a graceful drape. Perfect for layering over your favorite tops, this cardigan adds a pop of color and texture to any outfit.

Materials

• 3-4 skeins of lightweight yarn (approximately 400-600 yards, depending on size)
• Set of circular knitting needles (US size 6 or 4mm)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern. Make a swatch to ensure your gauge is correct.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• ST: Stitch
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• YO: Yarn Over
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

Instructions

Body

1. CO 110 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Row 1 (RS): K2, *YO, K2tog, K4; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
3. Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
4. Rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have completed 8 sets of the lace pattern.
5. Row 11 (RS): K4, *K2tog, YO, K2; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, K4.
6. Row 12 (WS): P all stitches.
7. Continue this pattern until the piece measures approximately 24 inches from the cast-on edge, or until desired length.

Sleeves

1. Once the body is complete, join in the round for the sleeves.
2. CO 50 stitches using the same method.
3. Repeat the lace pattern as described above until the sleeve measures 17 inches, then bind off.
4. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Assembly

1. Lay the body flat and fold each sleeve in half, aligning the seams.
2. Use a whip stitch to attach each sleeve to the armholes of the body.
3. Weave in all ends.

Finishing Touches

1. Block the cardigan gently to shape it as desired.
2. Allow it to dry completely before wearing.

Your charming yellow cardigan is now complete! Enjoy wearing it over your favorite outfits.