Bluebells Cardigan

A fitted, romantic, feminine cardigan in sophisticated colors becomes even more elegant with the addition of the complementing lace inserts at the ends of the sleeves, under the bust, and at the bottom hem. It is a perfect choice to wear during the day with skinny trousers or even for an evening out.

Finished Size 31 ¼ (34 ¼, 37 ¼, 40 ¼, 43 ¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 31 ¼", modeled with about 1" negative ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% Merino wool, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [50g]): palm bud (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins; macaw (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn; tapestry needle; 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) ½" buttons and matching sewing thread.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" in St st on size 2 (middle size) needles.
Originally Published Jane Austen Knits 2015