Minimi Knit Design

Leonie Cardigan (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €8.5 (VAT exclusive)

Leonie Cardigan has a quiet, romantic feel, inspired by the beauty of late afternoon light. The delicate lace at the front adds a feminine touch, while the rest of the cardigan is worked in Stockinette stitch to keep the overall look clean and understated. The simple lace pattern blends naturally into the design, complementing the shape rather than competing with it.

The beauty of Leonie Cardigan lies in its proportions and polished details. European shoulders give the cardigan a refined silhouette, while the double knit front bands create a neat, finished look.

The body is worked from the bottom up, while the sleeves are worked from the top down. The pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters. You will need to know how to work decreases in the established pattern stitch. The pattern includes plenty of photo and video tutorials.

Leonie Cardigan is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Sizes

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. For between sizes, choose the smaller size.

Finished Measurements

Finished bust circumference (buttoned):

90.5 (100.5, 110.5, 121, 133) {140.5, 148, 158.5, 170.5, 182.5} cm / 35.75 (39.5, 43.5, 47.75, 52.5) {55.25, 58.25, 62.5, 67, 71.75} inches

This garment is intended to be worn with about 11-15 cm / 4.25-6 inches positive ease. Note: If you prefer to wear the sweater with less ease, be sure to check the sleeve circumference in the schematics as well. Choosing a smaller size will result in narrower sleeves, since the sleeve circumference is based on the bust circumference.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches of positive ease, cropped length. The regular length is 6 cm / 2.375 inches longer.

Materials

Yarn

DK weight

Yardage (regular length): 875 (940, 1040, 1145, 1230) {1335, 1395, 1500, 1695, 1825} m / 960 (1025, 1135, 1250, 1345) {1465, 1525, 1645, 1850, 1995} yds, including 10% allowance

For every 5 cm / 2 inches difference in length, it results in 60 (65, 70, 80, 90) {90, 100, 105, 110, 120} m / 65 (70, 80, 85, 95) {100, 105, 115, 120, 130} yds difference in yardage, including 10% allowance.

Shown here: Cardiff Cashmere classic (100% Cashmere; 112 m/ 120 yds, 25 g/0.88 oz ball; color #518): 8 (9, 10, 11, 11) {12, 13, 14, 16, 17} balls

Needles

3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

3.75 mm / US 5 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.

3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem and front bands.

Notions

8 (8, 8, 8, 8) {9, 9, 9, 9, 10} buttons about 11 mm / 0.375 inch in diameter; removable markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Gauge

20.5 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needle worked flat and in the round, blocked.

19 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Pattern stitch on larger needle worked flat and in the round, blocked.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, knitting in the round

Leonie Cardigan (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €8.5 (VAT exclusive)