Lyrical Knits Soubrette PDF

The Soubrette Cardi from Lyrical Knits is meant to play a supporting role in the wardrobe while calling plenty of delightful attention to itself. Made in a light, lace weight yarn for a gossamer-like effect, this cardi is perfect for cool evenings or the AC. Wear it open, or close it with the addition of a button and crocheted-loop closure.

Worked from the back of the neck and shoulders-down, short row shaping is used to help it curve around the neck and shoulders without flipping. The set-in sleeves of the cardigan are created simultaneously with the upper bodice in a technique originally described by Barbara Walker (photo tutorial included), and the garter-lace edging is worked right along with the bodice.

Because the cardigan is not meant to close fully over the bust, the sizing is based on twice the back-measurement. In other words, the size recommended for a 29” bust is based on 2 x the 14.6” back measurement (2 x 14.6= 29.2”). If you would like a bit more coverage on the front, consider making the next size up.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Size: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50)” bust
Finished Measurements: 29.3 (32, 35.3, 38, 41.3, 44, 47.3, 50)” bust
Yarn Requirements: approximately 960 (1100, 1275, 1375, 1500, 1650, 1775, 1825) yards of lace weight yarn, shown in Juniper Moon Farm Findley
Needle(s): US size 6 (4mm) 24” circular needle & DPNs; US size 5 (3.75mm) DPNs
Gauge: 23 sts & 32 rows/4” (after blocking) in St st on larger needle