Description

The knitting pattern Lace Delight Sweater will help you knit a sweater that will be a charming and elegant addition to your knitwear. This knitting pattern features a dainty design with a large lace yoke that seamlessly transitions into a delicate band of lace on the top of the sleeves. It is worked from the top down, ensuring a perfect fit and effortless construction. With seven inclusive sizes available, this pattern offers something for every knitter. For a real delight, knit it with decadent yarns: you can choose to use a fingering weight yarn paired with a strand of mohair, or a DK weight yarn for a cozy, soft finish.

Sizes #sizeinclusive
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)

Garment measurements
Bust
32.75 (37.5, 43.25, 48) (53.5, 58.5, 63.25) in
83 (95.5, 110, 122) (136, 148.5, 160.5) cm

Top arm
13.5 (14.75, 15.5, 17.5) (18.5, 22, 24) in
34.5 (37.5, 39.5, 44.5) (47, 56, 61) cm

To be worn with about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of ease at bust (pick a size larger than your bust circumference).

Yarn and yardage
860 (1018, 1167, 1334) (1527, 1771, 2041) yards
786 (931, 1067, 1220) (1396, 1619, 1866) m
of fingering weight yarn held together with laceweight mohair OR DK weight yarn.
Shown in Emilia & Philomene Gloria (colorway Camomille) and Leona (colorway Fleur et foin).

Gauge
20 sts x 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch and lace pattern, after blocking.

Difficulty level: intermediate knitter
Lace on RS rows, working in the round, reading a lace chart or transcription, basic lace stitches, basic increases and decreases.

Special techniques