Justyna gave her lovely cardigan the name Càirdeas. Whether she was dreaming about the music of the Scottish folk band or whether she thought of the meaning, Friendship, will remain her secret.
She combines a simple 1/1-rib with a playful, but easy lace pattern, making the cardigan interes-ting and fun to knit. For Càirdeas she chose Mountains, an intense, warm shade of green, which happens to be her favourite colour.
 
Sizes
XS (S, M)L, XL, XXL
Finished chest measurements (back width at underarm x2): 75 (80, 86.5) 95, 105, 115 cm / 29.5 (31.5, 34)37.5, 41.25, 45.25”.
The cardigan is intended to be worn with up to 5 cm/2” negative or positive ease at bust.
Show in size M with 2.5 cm / 1” of negative ease.
 
Yarn
3 (4, 4)5, 5, 6 skeins of Nature’s Luxury On Stage (50% merino, 30% silk, 20% camel; 300m /328y per 100g). Sample is shown in Mountains.
 
Needles
4.0 mm/US #6 circular needle (80 cm/32” long) and dpns.
3.75 mm/US #5 circular needle (80 cm/32” long) and dpns.
3.5 mm/US #4 circular needle (80 cm/32” long) or dpns.
 
Gauge
24 sts x 28 rows over 4” / 10cm in 1x1 Rib with largest needle (after blocking)

Other
Stitch markers (4), interlocking stitch marker (1), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.