White Lies Designs Colette Cardigan Pattern
Elegant Victorian-inspired cardigan. Lace trimmed 3/4 length sleeves make every charming gesture worthy of a second look whether sipping tea or hailing a cab.
Vertical panels of lace form princess lines that slim and lengthen the torso. Button-less styling may be worn open or closed with a favorite brooch or a pretty shawl pin.
Four page pattern that comes in a pattern leaflet.
Experience level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements
Finished bust 30 (35, 40, 44, 49 ½, 54) inches
Sleeve length (including knit edge) 14 (14, 14, 14 ½, 14 ½, 15) inches
Sleeve width at bicep 11 ½ (12 ½, 13 ½, 14 ½, 15 ½, 15 ¾) inches
Length from shoulder to hem (including crochet edge) 20 ½ (21, 23, 23 ½, 25 ½, 26) inches
Pattern Gauge
17 stitches and 21 rows per 4 inches over Stockinette stitch.
Recommended Yarn Quantities
Use any yarn and needle size that meets the pattern gauge while providing the finished look that suits your tastes.
Here are some suggestions:
| JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk DK Weight | 850 (900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1150) yards |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Luxury DK Cashmere | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins |
| 45% Cashmere/55% Silk, 4-ply DK | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins |
| 100% Spun Silk | 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Bamboo | 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns Kid Mohair Silk | Try knitting one or various strands simultaneously; yarn quantities vary |