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(Photos by Angela Duron)SIZEXS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (Shown in size M)FINISHED MEASUREMENTSChest: 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inchesLength: 20[20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23] inchesMATERIALSBlue Sky Organic Cotton [100% cotton; 150 yd / 137 m per 100 g skein]; color: 80 (bone); 3[3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6] skeins.1 set US #8/5mm straight needles1 set US #8/5mm double-point needles1 US G/4mm crochet hookStitch markers (2 distinguishable)Stitch holdersTapestry needle3 sets of hooks and eyes (optional)2 yards coordinating 5/8 wide ribbon (optional)GAUGE16 sts/22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitchPATTERN NOTESSince this cardi is worked in one piece to the armholes, the beginning and end of rows are the front opening edges of the garment. I recommend that you avoid joining new balls of yarn at the beginning or ends of rows, to keep these edges neat. The same holds true when you divide to work the tops of the project, since the armholes edgings are finished in garter stitch.Pdm: place distinguishable marker. You will need two markers of different colors or styles in order to mark the side seams where the two front pieces are separated from the back piece.

Lace rib (Worked over a multiple of 8 sts plus 2)Rows 1 and 3 (WS): *P2, k2; rep from *; end p2.Row 2 (RS): *K2, p2, yo, ssk, p2; rep from *; end k2.Row 4 (RS): *K2, p2, k2tog, yo, p2; rep from *; end k2.Rep rows 1-4 for patt.22 rib (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts plus 2)Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * across row to last 2 sts; end k2.Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; rep from * across row to last 2 sts; end p2.Rep rows 1-2 for patt.Lace pattern (Worked over a multiple of 20 sts)Row 1 (RS): K5, p2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, p2tog, k2.Row 2 and all WS rows: P all sts.Row 3: K4, p2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2tog, k7.Row 5: K3, p2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, p2tog, k6.Row 7: K2, p2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, p2tog, k5.Row 9: K7, p2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2tog, k4.Row 11: K6, p2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, p2tog, k3.Row 12: P all sts.Rep rows 1-12 for patt.

DIRECTIONSLower bodyCO 114[130, 146, 162, 178, 194, 210] sts. Set up row (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * across row to last 2 sts; end k2. Work in lace rib patt (beginning with a WS row) until work meas 7.5[7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9] inches, or desired length, ending with a WS row.Work in 22 rib for 6 rows.Eyelet row (RS): Work Row 2 of lace rib.Work 4 more rows in 22 rib.Next row (WS): P2, k2, p2, k2tog; work in 22 rib as set to last 8 sts; k2tog, p2, k2, p2. 112[128, 144, 160, 176, 192, 208] sts.Next row (RS)Right front (worked over next 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] sts): K 4[6, 8, 10, 2, 4, 6] sts, pm; work Row 1 of lace patt 1[1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2] times, pm; k 4[6, 8, 10, 2, 4, 6] sts. Pdm for side seam.Back (worked over next 56[64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104] sts): K 8[2, 6, 10, 4, 8, 2] sts, pm; work Row 1 of lace patt 2[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5] times, pm; k 8[2, 6, 10, 4, 8, 2] sts. Pdm for second side seam.Left front (worked over last 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] sts): work as for right front.(Note: in addition to placing the stitch markers noted above, you may also want to divide the 20-st lace motifs from each other with markers, particularly on the back piece).Next row (WS)Left front: P 4[6, 8, 10, 2, 4, 6] sts, slm; work Row 2 of lace patt to next m, slm; p to 2 sts before side seam, k2, slm.Back: K2, p to next m, slm; work Row 2 of lace patt to next m, slm; p to 2 sts before side seam, k2, slm.Right front: K2, p to next m, slm; work Row 2 of lace patt to next m, slm; p to end of row.Cont, working lace patt between markers, st st on either side of the lace patt, 2 sts in garter st before and after the side seam markers, slipping all markers, until work meas 12.5[12.5, 13, 13.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5] inches from CO edge, or desired length, to underarms.Left frontNext row: Work across all right front sts in patt, remove side seam marker, and place sts on a holder. Work across all back sts in patt, remove side seam marker, and place sts on a holder. Work across all left front sts, turn work. You will now work on the left front sts only.(Note: make a note of where you left off in the lace patt, so that when you rejoin your yarn to work the right front and back pieces, you know what row youre on).Cont in patt as established until left front piece meas 6[6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7] inches from dividing point, ending with a RS row.Next row (WS): P2, k2, p2tog; patt to last 6 sts, removing markers as you go; p2tog, k4. 2 sts dec; 26 [30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50] sts rem.Next row (RS): [K2, p2] across row to last 2 sts; end k2.Next row (WS): [P2, k2tog] across row to last 2 sts; end k2. 6[7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] sts dec; 20 [23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38] sts rem.Next row (RS): [K2, p1] across row to last 2 sts; end k2.Next row (WS): [P2, k1] across row to last 2 sts; end k2.Rep last 2 rows until left front piece meas 7.5[8, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5] inches to top of shoulder, or desired length, ending with a WS row. BO in rib patt.Right frontRemove right front sts from holder and place on needle. Reattach yarn to WS of right front piece.Work in patt as established until right front piece meas 6[6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7] inches from dividing point, ending with a RS row.Next row (WS): K4, p2tog; patt to last 6 sts; p2tog, k2, p2.Next row (RS): [K2, p2] to last 2 sts; end k2.Next row (WS): K2, k2tog; [p2, k2tog] across to last 2 sts; end p2.Next row (RS): [K2, p1] across to last 2 sts; end k2.Next row (WS): K3, [p2, k1] across to last 2 sts; end p2.Rep last 2 rows until right front piece meas 7.5[8, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5] inches to top of shoulder, or desired length, ending with a WS row. BO in rib patt.

BackRemove back sts from holder and place on needle. Reattach yarn to WS of back piece, and work in patt as established (keeping 2 sts on either side of piece in garter st) until piece meas 7.5[8, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5] inches to top of shoulder, or desired length, ending with a WS row. BO loosely knitwise.FINISHINGBlock lightly, if desired.Seam shoulders using mattress stitch (or preferred seaming method). Begin at armhole edge and work inwards. When seaming, catch only the knit sts on the front pieces in your seam; skip over the purl sts. This means you will seam 3 front piece sts for every 2 back piece sts, and this will create a slight gathered effect on your front pieces. Weave in ends.

Using crochet hook, and with RS facing, work 1 row single crochet around front opening and back neck edges.For tie closure: using 2 DPNs, CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 58[62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82] inches. Cut yarn, leaving a short tail, and thread on a tapestry needle. Draw the needle through the 3 sts and pull tightly to close. Insert the I-cord through the YOs in the eyelet row and tie at front to close the cardi. Alternatively, thread ribbon through the YOs in the eyelet row in lieu of i-cord.To help keep the cardi closed, you may also want to sew hooks and eyes to the center front (just above the eyelet row).

38 Comments 38 Responses1. on August 7, 2007 at 6:48 pm | Reply OlyviaThis is absolutely gorgeous. Thank-you for sharing the pattern.

2. on August 7, 2007 at 7:05 pm | Reply LinWhat a most lovely top. thank you for the pattern. You look great in it!

3. on August 7, 2007 at 7:06 pm | Reply ChristinaFirst, the pattern is gorgeous. Secondly, THANK YOU so much for making extended sizes! It is much appreciated.

4. on August 7, 2007 at 9:38 pm | Reply sukyongThis looks amazing!!! This is going to be my next knitting project. Thank you so much for making it public.

5. on August 7, 2007 at 10:13 pm | Reply RebeccaThank you so much for the pattern! Its lovely!

6. on August 7, 2007 at 10:14 pm | Reply suzyThats so pretty, thank you for sharing the pattern. Its coming up to the end of winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, so perfect timing :)

7. on August 7, 2007 at 11:15 pm | Reply JeanineOh wow. That looks great. Thanks for sharing such a lovely pattern.

8. on August 7, 2007 at 11:59 pm | Reply AllysonSimply wonderful! Thanks for sharing now I know what to do with that lys gift certificate Ive been holding onto waiting for the perfect project!

9. on August 8, 2007 at 4:28 am | Reply LeslieThis is absolutely stunning. You should be really proud of yourself. I also glanced at the pattern and it appears very well-written and thoughtful. I cant wait to see these pop up on Ravelry. Congratulations!

10. on August 8, 2007 at 2:03 pm | Reply JennaAs the pictures came up my brain went Oooo PRETTY!, and I leaned into my screen for details (one day I will learn to click for bigger automatically).Thanks so much for offering the pattern!!!

11. on August 9, 2007 at 2:01 am | Reply SkylarSimply marvelous! Thank you for this!

12. on August 9, 2007 at 1:57 pm | Reply MyaLMGThats such a lovely pattern and thanks for having it in larger sizes!

13. on August 9, 2007 at 4:06 pm | Reply maryThis is such an awesome pattern! Ill have to try this out some time.

14. on August 13, 2007 at 2:19 pm | Reply TuckerThis is gorgeous. It is now next on my list. Perfect for late summer/early fall. Great job.

15. on August 13, 2007 at 7:11 pm | Reply melWhat a gorgeous pattern, and how nice of you to share it for free! (You absolutely could have charged.) Im sorry to hear about your experience with the nameless magazine it is truely their loss. Ive had some interesting experiences in that vein and its not worth the frustration, submit elsewhere with a good reputation or personal history or post for sale, your designs excellent and are worth paying for.

16. on August 28, 2007 at 5:33 am | Reply CatBookMomThank you for the pattern. I came across this by way of YarnWords at Ravelry. Ill be looking at more of your blog and your knitting. You are generous to share your talent, and most knitters would also be glad to purchase the design.

17. on September 5, 2007 at 12:54 pm | Reply Janicethank you for sharing the pattern!!! next on my list

18. on September 15, 2007 at 8:26 pm | Reply rhodabeautiful! yay for yarnival because that is how I found your gorgeous pattern!!

19. on September 15, 2007 at 9:08 pm | Reply malarakyDefinitely adding this to my Ravelry queue! found you through yarnival. Thanks for your hard work!

20. on September 15, 2007 at 11:24 pm | Reply carrieknitsI agreeyay for yarnival or else I would not have discovered this ABSOLUTELY gorgeous pattern! Thank you for sharing!

21. on September 16, 2007 at 8:25 am | Reply stelladitto thanks, ill put this on my ravelry to knit listand congrats on the yarnivale entry

22. on September 16, 2007 at 8:37 pm | Reply AmyHGorgeous! Ill put it on my to knit list!

23. on September 16, 2007 at 10:20 pm | Reply kellieI love it! It is in my Ravelry Queue

24. on January 18, 2008 at 12:56 am | Reply MarjorieIm having so much fun looking at your FOs want to find the story behing Tempting and why you frogged it! Thanks for sharing!

25. on February 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm | Reply lusciousYou have a wonderful web site. I love your book reviews of African American female novelists. Ive read all of the novels and had the pleasure of meeting Paule Marshall when I was in grad school.Im writing to ask if you can suggest a coat pattern. I want to make a coat; I have a Patons pattern, but I dont think it will work. Id like to make a coat in an all-season yarn.What do you think of Lion Brand yarn? I noticed you used one of their yarns for a project. In general, what is your philosophy about how much to spend for yarn? For example, if I knit a coat, which Ive never done before, should I use an inexpensive yarn in case I mess up, or should I risk it and use something more expensive like cashmere for the coat on the cover of Vogue Knitting?I envy you that you have time to sew. I learned to sew years ago and still have my Singer Touch and Sew machine. Id like to start sewing again.Thanks for your help.

26. on March 7, 2008 at 2:22 pm | Reply KristieI think this is one of the most beautiful sweaters. Thanks for publishing it. Im going to start it this weekend. I think it will be a great addition to my spring/summer wardrobe. I recently purchased several balls of the Ella Rae Shibu (silk/viscose) which Im going to use. I did my swatch last night and I think it will turn out great. Thanks again!

27. on April 13, 2008 at 10:46 am | Reply SigaI actually finished this cardi and had loads of fun with the pattern. To my surprise it was a fast knitted piece. Once I have some pictures on my blogspot, Ill definately let you know. (Id love to see a Viola-pattern one day) Thank you for sharing it!

28. on April 13, 2008 at 11:12 am | Reply SigaBTW, have you seen that Titania has been suggested for a SKC knitalong? Check it out at: http://sexyknittersclub.blogspot.com/

29. on April 25, 2008 at 12:26 am | Reply JennyThis is gorgeous and Im going to buy some yarn as soon as I can get out of the house! I happened upon the link to this pattern by cruising the pattern browser for free worsted weight cardigans. This is wonderful! It reminds me of the Josephine top from IK. Id started that but got frustrated by the smaller gauge and thought it would take forever. This is even better!

30. on May 10, 2008 at 11:01 am | Reply alisonThis is a great pattern, it looks fantastic. Its going on my list of projects immediately. Have you finished Elijah?

31. on May 13, 2008 at 8:25 pm | Reply MichelleOHH This patter is so great! going into my que for summer!

32. on June 11, 2008 at 3:42 pm | Reply nightgigjoBeautiful! Ive been looking for something like this for summer. It should work nicely for a maternity top.

33. on July 7, 2008 at 11:44 am | Reply Ms.Janaki RAoI found this pattern by accident as I was searching for another one i had lost from my files. Its absolutely stunning, and am waiting to start on it for my teenage daughter.Its so generous of you to share it with us.You look great too!

34. on September 14, 2008 at 3:58 am | Reply KittenearsThis top is absolutely gorgeous! I think this just might be my first attempt at a garment. Its so pretty!

35. on October 28, 2008 at 6:03 pm | Reply glitternpearlsI love this pattern! I am on the top right front, but it looks like the instructions for the center portion were left out. It goes from attaching the yarn to ws straight to the ribbing for the top of the piece. Also, it looks like there is ribbing on the top of the back piece in the picture but all I see are the instructions for the single crochet edges. Help! I cant wait to finish and wear it, but I want to make sure I am doing it correctly.

36. on December 13, 2009 at 4:50 pm | Reply InaThank you for a beautiful pattern!

37. on January 9, 2011 at 2:55 am | Reply EverlidisGorgeous!

38. on January 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm | Reply Maxinethank you for the lovely pattern. I will try it now!!

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