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Knitted Women's Lace Shawl Collar Cardigan

The Knitted Women's Lace Shawl Collar Cardigan is a charming addition to any wardrobe! Its intricate lace detail and cozy shawl collar make it both elegant and comfortable. This cardigan is perfect for layering over your favorite outfits, whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just looking to add a stylish touch to your everyday look. The soft knit fabric feels luxurious against the skin, adding a touch of warmth and sophistication to any ensemble. With its versatile design and feminine flair, this cardigan is sure to become a staple piece in your closet. Treat yourself to this lovely cardigan and upgrade your style with a touch of timeless elegance.

Instructions:

Sizes: 36/38 (40/42) 44/46.

You will need: yarn (93% cotton, 7% polyamide; 100 m/50 g) - 550 (600) 650 g coral; knitting needles No. 5.5 and 6; a set of double-pointed needles No. 5.5.

Ribbing (knitting in rows back and forth). Number of stitches multiple of 4 + 2 stitches + 4 edge stitches. Right side: double edge stitch, * 2 knit, 2 purl, repeat from *, end with 2 knit and double edge stitch. Wrong side: knit the stitches between the double edge stitches as they appear.

Ribbing (knitting in the round). Number of stitches multiple of 4. Knit alternately 2 purl, 2 knit.

Double edge stitch. Right side: knit the 1st stitch, slip the 2nd stitch as if to purl (yarn behind work); knit according to pattern to the last 2 stitches, then slip the penultimate stitch as if to purl (yarn behind work), knit the last stitch. Wrong side: slip the 1st stitch as if to purl (yarn in front of work), purl the 2nd stitch; knit according to pattern to the last 2 stitches, purl the penultimate stitch, slip the last stitch as if to purl (yarn in front of work).

Openwork pattern. Number of stitches multiple of 6 + 4 edge stitches.

1st row (= right side): double edge stitch, * 1 yarn over, knit 3 stitches together with a left slant (= slip 2 stitches as if to knit, knit the next stitch, and pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch), 1 yarn over, 3 knit, repeat from *, double edge stitch.

2nd row (= wrong side): purl all stitches and yarn overs.

3rd row: double edge stitch, * 3 knit, 1 yarn over, double edge stitch, 1 yarn over, repeat from *, double edge stitch.

4th row: purl all stitches and yarn overs. Repeat from the 1st to the 4th row for the pattern.

Gauge: 15.5 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm, knitted with openwork pattern on needles No. 6.

Note: The front, back, and sleeves are knitted in one piece in a crosswise direction.

Instructions for knitting an openwork cardigan for women

Back, front pieces, and sleeves. Using needles No. 6, cast on 94 (100) 106 stitches and knit with the openwork pattern. After 102 cm = 244 rows (110 cm = 264 rows) 118 cm = 284 rows from the cast-on row, bind off all stitches.

Shawl collar. Using needles No. 5.5, cast on 46 stitches and knit for the band 14.5 cm = 34 rows with ribbing. Switch to needles No. 6 and continue working with the openwork pattern. After 162.5 cm = 390 rows (174.5 cm = 418 rows) 186.5 cm = 448 rows from the band, switch to needles No. 5.5 and knit for the second band 14.5 cm = 34 rows with ribbing. Bind off all stitches.

Assembly. Using needles No. 5.5, pick up and knit 62 (66) 70 stitches along the middle section of one side edge (= front pieces and back) over a length of 41.5 (45.5) 49.5 cm for the lower band and knit 14.5 cm = 34 rows with ribbing. Bind off all stitches. Fold the piece in half, matching the cast-on edge and the opposite bind-off edge, and sew the edges between markers A and B, and respectively C and D, along lengths of 16 (17) 18 cm, catching only one of the double edge stitches = leaving sections of 28.5 (30.5) 32.5 cm open for the armholes.

Using four double-pointed needles No. 5.5, pick up and knit 44 (48) 52 stitches (11 (12) 13 stitches per needle) around each armhole edge and knit 14.5 cm = 34 rows in the round with ribbing. Bind off all stitches. Sew the shawl collar between the lower edges of the piece to the open front edges of the front pieces and the neckline edge of the back.

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