Lotus

Lotus, with a pretty shawl collar and a lace detail on the back, is a wonderful wardrobe staple: feminine, casual and comfortable.

This cardigan has a top-down raglan construction; the body is worked flat and sleeves are knit in the round. The collar is picked up and knitted after the body is complete.
Arm and body length can easily be adapted to personal preference.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size S.

Bust circumference: 33 ( 34 1/2 - 37 - 39 3/4 - 43 3/4 ) in

Needles
3,5 mm / US #4 - circular needle 40” (and dpns if you don’t like working with magic loop method on sleeves)
Yarn
Concept Silky Lace by Katia (or yarn which gives you the correct gauge) - 80% merino, 20% silk
5 ( 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 ) skeins
Gauge
23 sts and 32 rows over 10 cm/ 4” in St st worked flat
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn.

Skills needed:
pick up and knit
provisional cast on
short rows for shaping collar

Pattern contents:
Written and charted instruction

This pattern is available in English and Italian