Leaf & Vine Cardigan

Leaf & Vine Cardigan was originally published by Knit Picks in Haven; Knit Lace Patterns collection in 2022 and you can now buy the digital pattern directly from me!

Named in honor of the two traditional lace patterns used, Leaf & Vine is an elegant, oversized cardigan with very short sleeves. It floats to just below the full hip in its full-length version, with a shorter version stopping just below the waist.

Worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, Leaf & Vine begins with a garter stitch border before moving into columns of lace panels. Vine Lace is used in the center back, sides and front edges and Trellis-framed Leaf Pattern (Trellis Lace) forms the rest of the fabric. Pattern repeats are manipulated to maintain symmetry across the garment.

Lace patterns are both written and charted.

Sample is 44.5” full length; model is 34”

Yarn Weight: 4ply

Recommended Yarn: Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 231 yards/50g): Green Tea Heather 24258; 3-7 balls (693-1617yds)

Needles: Size 7 (4.5mm) 24–32″ circular needles or size to obtain gauge

Notions: 10 stitch markers, waste yarn/stitch holder, yarn needle, blocking pins and wires.

Gauge: 

• 17 sts and 21 rows = 4″ in Vine Lace Pattern, while blocking
• 19 sts and 21 rows = 4″ in Trellis Lace Pattern, while blocking
• Relaxed gauge: 20.75 sts and 24.75 rows = 4″ in both lace patterns

Sizes: 

• Short length (18″) and Long Length (28″) available in all chest sizes.
• Finished chest measurements: 38 (42, 44.5, 49.5, 53)(56, 60, 64, 68.5, 71)”, intended to be worn with 7-10″ positive ease.

Language: English