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 cardigan's set-in sleeves 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.
Size: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50)” bust
Finished Measurements: 29¼
(32, 35¼, 38, 41¼, 44, 47¼, 50)” bust
Yarn Requirements: approximately
960 (1100, 1275, 1375, 1500, 1650, 1775, 1825) yards of lace weight yarn, shown
in Juniper Moon Farm Findley (50% Merino Wool/ 50% Silk; 100g/798yds)
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) 24” circular and DPNs
Gauge: 23
sts & 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), after blocking
