Lace Back Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Knit a Cardigan With a Lace Back

Want a project that's more interesting than another plain stockinette pullover? The lace panel across the back gives you a real design detail to sink into, while the fronts stay simple.

Every stage is spelled out clearly, down to a photo tutorial for the short rows, so you always know what comes next and how the pieces fit together.

Skill Level: Experienced
Finished Size: Bust 44"–62" (111–157 cm) across 9 sizes, with 12" of ease built in

• The lace panel lives on the back only, so you get a standout detail without lacing the entire sweater.
• Sleeves are shaped with short rows and closed with a clean three-needle bind-off, leaving almost no seaming once the knitting is done.
• Nine sizes and a full schematic let you check every measurement, including the sleeve fit, before you settle on a size.

         "The back panel is what makes this one worth the extra attention, the fronts still worked up fast."

Materials

• Sport weight yarn (superwash merino shown)
• Two 4mm (US 6) circular needles
• Set of 4mm (US 6) double pointed needles, for the cuffs
• 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle, for the button bands and neckline
• Stitch markers (regular and locking) and a tapestry needle
• 8 buttons, 18mm / 11/16"