Mood Cardigan

The idea for this softly structured cardigan came from a machine-knit linen sweater Jeanette bought nearly a decade ago and has been wearing ever since.

Jeanette’s eye for just-right details—a textural lace pattern, mitered ribbing, a tubular bind-off at the cuff—makes it especially satisfying to knit. It’s wearable—and practical—art, extraordinary and everyday at the same time.

Materials
Helix by La Bien Aimée, 4 (4,4,5) hanks Yellow Brick Road
Size US 8 (5 mm) circular needle, 32″ (80 cm) or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) or larger needle in any style, for body panel bind-off
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16″ (40 cm) and 32″ (80 cm) long
Crochet hook size US H-8 (5 mm)
Removable markers
Waste yarn
Blocking pins

Knitted Measurements
Back width: 36.5 (39, 41.5, 44)” 92.5 (99, 105.5, 112) cm
Length: 24.75 (25.5, 26.25, 27)” 63 (65, 66.5, 68.5) cm

Gauge
17.5 sts and 27.5 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over Alternating Lace using size US 8 (5 mm) needle and 2 strands of Helix held together

Size
To fit bust sizes 30–36 (38–44, 46–52, 54–60)” [76–91.5 (96.5–112, 117–132, 137–152.5) cm]

Notes
The cardigan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout and constructed of two rectangular panels.