A long cardigan in a pretty lace stitch with minimal finishing.

Skill Level
Experienced
Sizes
XS/S (M/L, XL, 2XL). Shown in size XS/S.
Finished Measurements
Bust: 38½ (45¾, 48½, 55¾)“, with fronts open
Length 34¾ (35½, 36, 36¼)”
Yarn
Mika by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% organic cotton; 50 g = 165 yards)
8 (10, 11, 12) hanks 6297 Kelp
Needles
Circular knitting needles (32” or longer) in sizes US 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Double pointed needles (dpn) in size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Other Materials
Removable marker
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Gauge
28 sts and 29 rows = 5” wide and 4” high in Lace and Mesh patts (see note for swatch), using larger needle; 24 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in Lace and Mesh patts, using smaller needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge.Note for swatch: CO 28 sts and est patt as follows: Work 10-st Lace patt, 4-st Mesh patt