Blue Sky Fibers Lacy Wrap Sweater Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Lacy Wrap Sweater

What is Being Made

The Lacy Wrap Sweater is a women's cardigan designed by Bobbi IntVeld, available in four sizes to fit bust measurements of 34-36 inches (Small), 38-40 inches (Medium), 43-45 inches (Large), and 47-49 inches (Extra-Large). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated wrap-style cardigan featuring delicate eyelet lace patterning throughout the garment.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using several key knitting techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the cast-on edge upward, allowing knitters to try on and adjust fit as they progress
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted on straight needles in rows rather than in the round, then seamed together
• Lace patterning: The garment features an eyelet lace pattern that repeats throughout, creating openwork sections that contribute to the wrap sweater's elegant aesthetic
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are joined together using a tapestry needle, a traditional method for creating structured, tailored garments
• Shaping techniques: The pattern incorporates strategic increases and decreases on right-side and wrong-side rows to create the wrap silhouette and proper armhole shaping

Stitches Used

The Lacy Wrap Sweater employs fundamental knitting stitches combined in a structured pattern:

• Knit stitch: Used for stockinette sections and foundation rows
• Purl stitch: Creates reverse stockinette and contributes to the textured appearance
• Eyelet lace pattern: An eight-row repeating pattern that forms the decorative openwork characteristic of the design. This pattern is worked consistently across multiple rows and repeated four or more times throughout the garment pieces
• Yarn overs and decreases: These stitches create the lace holes and shaping within the eyelet pattern

Materials

The Lacy Wrap Sweater is designed to showcase natural fiber yarns in two options:

• Blue Sky Hand Spun Organic Cotton: 50 grams per 132 yards, requiring 8 (8, 10, 11) hanks depending on size
• Blue Sky Skinny Cotton: 65 grams per 150 yards, requiring 8 (9, 11, 12) hanks depending on size. The photo sample shown uses Skinny Organic in Birch #30
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles: Used for ribbing or initial sections
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles: Primary needles for the main body of the sweater
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles: For working smaller circumference sections such as necklines or cuffs
• Tapestry needle: For seaming pieces together and weaving in yarn ends
• 4 stitch holders: For temporarily holding stitches during construction

Both yarn options are organic cotton blends from Blue Sky Fibers, making this an excellent choice for warm-weather wear and those seeking natural fiber garments. The lacy construction and breathable cotton material make the finished sweater ideal for layering or wearing as a lightweight outer layer.