Ironworks Cardigan

PATTERN NOTES

Ironworks is a lace sampler cardigan with three beginner-friendly lace panels on the body and optional lace cuffs. It has a seamless, top-down raglan construction and the most cozy, romantic vibe!

The cardigan is cast on at the back of the neck and worked flat in one piece to the hem. The sleeves are worked in the round from the underarm to the cuff, and the front edging can be made as an open front or with buttons.

Written instructions for the lace sections are in the pattern, charts for the lace sections can be found at the end.

Ironworks is a sweet spot knitting project with just enough stockinette to be relaxing, and just enough lace to be interesting.

SIZING AND MATERIALS

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)[5, 6, 7](8, 9, 10)

Finished chest measurement: 34.5 (37.5, 40.5, 44.25)[48.25, 52.25, 56.25](60.25, 64.25, 68.25)” / 86 (94, 101, 110.5)[120.5, 130.5, 140.5](150.5, 160.5, 170.5) cm. Choose a size with 0-4”/ 0-10 cm of positive ease.

Yarn: Quixotic Fibers Nolan, or other worsted weight yarn, approx. 900 (1000, 1100, 1200)[1300, 1400, 1500](1600, 1700, 1800) yards/ 825 (915, 1005, 1095)[1190, 1280, 1370](1465, 1555, 1645) meters.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows in 4”/10cm with larger needle in stockinette stitch, blocked.

Needles: US #8/5mm and US 7/ 4.5mm circulars— or size needed to obtain gauge + one size smaller.

Notions: 4 stitch markers, stitch holders, yarn needle, 4-7 ¾” buttons (optional).