{"product_id":"empire-lace-cardigan","title":"Empire Lace Cardigan Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnit a children’s cardigan with a lace band just below the arms and a gently widening shape. The button bands grow with the body, so the delicate detail comes without sewing on separate front bands at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will make\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA narrow lace band marks the empire line below the underarms. The rest of the cardigan leaves the shape and yarn colour to carry the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it over a simple top or dress. The button front gives a practical opening, while the widening body adds movement below the lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkill and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfident beginner comfortable with garment basics. Cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work yarn overs, bind off and knit small circumferences in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe raglan yoke is worked flat. Hold the sleeves while completing the body and its lace band, then work each sleeve in the round. Optional back-neck short rows add a shaping choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes: 3 \/ 6 \/ 12 \/ 18 months, then 2 \/ 4 \/ 6 \/ 8 \/ 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo fit body chest, in size order: 40.5 \/ 43 \/ 45.5 \/ 48.5 \/ 53.5 \/ 58.5 \/ 63.5 \/ 67.5 \/ 71 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished garment chest at underarms: 45 \/ 49 \/ 50 \/ 52.5 \/ 56.5 \/ 61.5 \/ 66.5 \/ 70 \/ 75 cm. Age is a guide; compare actual measurements and the amount of ease you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSport-weight yarn around 125 m per 50 g. Approximate amounts in size order: 320 \/ 366 \/ 411 \/ 457 \/ 503 \/ 594 \/ 686 \/ 777 \/ 869 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.5 mm circular needles and matching DPNs for sleeves; 3.25 mm circular needles and matching DPNs for cuffs, or sizes needed for gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour stitch markers, tapestry needle, two pieces of scrap yarn, and 1.3 cm buttons. Button counts by size: 5 \/ 6 \/ 6 \/ 7 \/ 7 \/ 8 \/ 8 \/ 9 \/ 9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knitcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56435981844822,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8927\/1126\/files\/empire-lace-cardigan-1.jpg?v=1793543394","url":"https:\/\/knitcy.com\/products\/empire-lace-cardigan","provider":"Knitcy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}