Laura Chau Fred+Ginger Cardigan

The Fred+Ginger Cardigan by Laura Chau is a sophisticated fitted cardigan with set-in, three quarter length sleeves, and softly ruffled edges. The lightweight ruffle is worked in dyed to match cashmere silk lace weight yarn for a fun, feminine twist on the basic cardigan. Twisted ribbing completes the button bands and collar. This sweater is knit in one piece to the armholes, where the front and back are finished separately. Sleeves are knit in the round to the caps, which are worked flat and seamed to the body.

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 37” with no ease
     Bust –  31 (33, 35, 37, 39, 41) (43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55)” 
     Length – 22¼ (22½, 22¾, 23, 23¼, 23½) (23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½, 24¾, 25)”
Yarn Requirements:
     Body – 950 (980, 1010, 1024, 1050, 1125) (1140, 1160, 1175, 1250, 1300, 1380) yards of DK weight yarn such as Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK Hand Dyed by Manos del Uruguay (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/274 yds)
    Ruffle – 175 (180, 190, 200, 210, 220) (230, 240, 250, 260, 275, 300) yards of lace weight yarn such as Malabrigo Baby Silkpaca Lace (70% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Silk; 50g/420yds)
Needles:
    US 2 (2.75mm) 32” circular and DPNs
    US 3 (3.25mm) 32” circular and DPNs
    US 4 (3.50mm) 32” circular and DPNs 
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 4 (3.50mm)