Left Bank Cardigan

The Left Bank Cardigan is a vintage-inspired fitted cardigan with a lacy rib pattern on the body and the hems of the sleeves. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top with raglan increases, eliminating the need for sewing. The eyelet rib pattern looks intricate but is straightforward and easy to remember. A V-neck, three-quarter length sleeves, and seed stitch button band and collar enhance the vintage appeal.

Size

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) (shown in size S).

Measurements

• Bust: 32.5 (35.5, 39, 41.75, 45.75, 51, 53.75) inches / 82.5 (90, 99, 106, 116, 129.5, 136.5) cm.
• Length: 21.75 (22.5, 24, 24.75, 24.75, 25.5, 25.5) inches / 55 (57, 61, 63, 63, 65, 65) cm.

Gauge

24 sts/32 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• Fingering weight yarn, approximate yardage varies by size.
• 29-inch (or larger) US #5/3.75mm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
• 1 set US #5/3.75mm double-point needles.
• 10 buttons with a diameter of approximately 0.6 inch (1.5 cm).
• 10 stitch markers.
• 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light [100% merino wool; 420yd/384m per 100g skein]:

Color: Logwood; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.

Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• Increasing and decreasing
• Buttonholes
• Picking up stitches
• Lacy rib pattern

Pattern Notes

The cardigan is knit from the top down, working back and forth on a circular needle with raglan increases. The ribbed fabric and under-bust shaping create a fitted silhouette. Due to the stretchy nature of the ribbed fabric, the finished piece may appear narrow when laid flat but will expand to fit perfectly when worn.