#355 Lia Cardigan
Discover the intricate beauty of our seamless, top-down cardigan, designed to elevate your knitting experience with thoughtful details and elegant features. This cardigan is perfect for knitters seeking a blend of style and comfort in their handmade wardrobe.
To begin, the sophisticated collar showcases a neat twisted rib with meticulous shaping, achieved through short rows, which creates a lovely tapered curve at the front. An accentuated Garter stitch ridge adds a touch of refinement, elegantly separating the ribbed collar from the intricately crafted lace design below.
The eye-catching yoke boasts a stunning all-over lace pattern, with eyelet-edged diamonds that gracefully increase in size as you work down toward the underarms. To maintain harmony in the design, twisted rib continues at each end, providing a seamless look for the knit-in button bands. This thoughtful detail ensures a polished finish for your cardigan.
As you reach the underarms, the stitches are strategically divided to separate the sleeves from the body, allowing both components to continue seamlessly in plain knit. This method ensures a smooth transition and keeps your knitting journey enjoyable.
Before finishing with a stylish twisted rib at the waist, we’ve included a delicate lace border that mirrors the diamond lace motif, adding an extra layer of intricacy to the overall design. The full sleeves are designed to gather gently, concluding with beautifully finished twisted rib cuffs that add a touch of elegance to your cardigan.
Whether you are an experienced knitter or just starting out, the yoke lace design is thoughtfully provided in both charted and written-out formats, making it accessible and easy to follow. Embrace the artistic process of knitting this seamless top-down cardigan, and create a statement piece that combines both function and fashion. Start your creative journey today with this exquisite knitting pattern!
