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Written instructions, charts, a schematic and photo tutorials.
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Made by you. Worn your way.
Cloud Lace Sweater Knitting Pattern
Knit a light, textured layer that makes an ordinary outfit feel considered. With a relaxed shape and carefully finished edges, this is a handmade sweater you’ll reach for again and again.
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£6.99Digital knitting pattern
- A relaxed, boxy shape with soft lace texture
- Top-down construction with neat I-cord edges
- Six sizes with finished busts from 99.5 to 189 cm
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What is inside the pattern?
Written instructions, charts, a schematic and photo tutorials.
Is this the right project for me?
Work two I-cords first, pick up the front and back, and shape the shoulders using German short rows. Join under the arms; pick up and work sleeves in the round.
Finished size & fit
Six finished bust measurements: 99.5, 114.5, 129.5, 151.5, 166.5 and 189 cm. Suggested positive ease is 15–30 cm.
Materials you will need
Fingering and lace-weight yarn held together: approximately 1,045–2,240 m of each, depending on size. Use 4 and 4.5 mm circular needles, markers, spare needle, holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle and cable needle.
Delivery & refunds
Download after payment from the confirmation page or email. Digital purchases are generally non-refundable; contact us about duplicate purchases or a problem with your file.
Cloud Lace Sweater Knitting PatternDigital knitting pattern
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Relaxed proportions, carefully finished edges
A boxy body and dropped shoulders give the lace room to show. Narrow I-cord edges frame the neckline, hem and cuffs, adding a crisp outline to the textured fabric.
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Construction & techniques
Work two I-cords first, pick up the front and back, and shape the shoulders using German short rows. Join under the arms; pick up and work sleeves in the round.
Size & fit
Six finished bust measurements: 99.5, 114.5, 129.5, 151.5, 166.5 and 189 cm. Suggested positive ease is 15–30 cm.
The shoulders set the shape
Begin with two I-cords, then pick up the back and front along their edges. German short rows shape the shoulders before the pieces join under the arms. With sleeves picked up and worked down, you can follow the construction without a final pile of seams.
A few things to gather.
Check your yarn and needles before you begin.
Yarn & tools
Hold one fingering strand with one lace strand throughout. Sizes 1–6 need approximately 1,045 / 1,230 / 1,410 / 1,760 / 1,960 / 2,240 m of each yarn.
4 mm needles for the I-cord and edgings; 4.5 mm for the body and sleeves. Use suitable circular lengths and double-pointed needles or magic loop for small circumferences. Also gather markers, a spare needle, tapestry needle, holders or waste yarn and a cable needle.
Gauge
21.5 stitches and 27 rows per 10 cm in the pattern stitch after blocking.
Before you cast on
A few things before you begin
Check your yarn, measurements and techniques before you cast on.
Ask us a questionWhich techniques will I use?
Work two I-cords first, pick up the front and back, and shape the shoulders using German short rows. Join under the arms; pick up and work sleeves in the round.
What gauge should I aim for?
21.5 stitches and 27 rows per 10 cm in the pattern stitch after blocking.
How do I receive my pattern?
After payment, download from the order confirmation page or the link in your email. Contact us if you cannot find your file.
What is the refund policy?
Digital purchases are generally non-refundable. If you bought a duplicate or have a problem with your pattern, contact us and we will help.
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