Meader by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Allover lace brings a pretty, peaceful feel to this long coatigan. Worked from the bottom up, this sweater features a relaxed drop-shoulder silhouette paired with subtle balloon sleeves. Effortlessly slipping from cardigan to coat, your finished project will be just the right layer to wear all fall and winter.

Lace pattern is both charted and written out.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (with buttonbands overlapped): (38½, 42¾, 47¼) 51½, 55¾, 60 {64¼, 68½, 72¾}“ / (98, 108.5, 120) 131, 141.5, 152.5 {163, 174, 185} cm

Length: (30½, 31¾, 31¾) 31¾, 32¾, 32¾ {32¾, 33¾, 33¾}” / (77.5, 80.5, 80.5) 80.5, 83, 83 {83, 85.5, 85.5} cm

Note: When measuring the length of body and sleeves, keep in mind that the fabric may expand or grow slightly after blocking. Make sure to knit a swatch of the pattern, then block it to determine if your needle size is correct. Adhere to BOTH stitch and row gauges.

Shown in size 42¾“ / 108.5 cm.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN

BERROCO HEARTHSIDE (100 grs): (8, 9, 10) 11, 12, 12 {13, 14, 15} balls #11003 Honey Maple

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 9 / 5.5 mm and 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 10½ / 6.5 mm

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 9 / 5.5 mm

40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 9 / 5.5 mm for buttonband

Waste yarn to hold stitches

Removable stitch markers

Seven 1” / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE

15 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St on larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.