Beaded silk brocade detail gives this standard-fitting cardigan an upscale look that’s great for office or weekend wear. The sweater is worked in pieces from the lower edges, beginning with rounded I-cord cast-ons that are followed by a wide band of delicate diamond brocade punctuated with beads. The detail is repeated around the sleeve cuffs while the wide neck opening is sprinkled with beads.

Finished Size About 35¼ (39, 43¼, 47, 51¼, 55)“ (89.5 99, 110, 119.5, 130, 139.5 cm) bust circumference, including 1” (2.5 cm) front band. Designed to be worn with 3” (7.5 cm) of positive ease. Cardigan shown measures 35¼” (89.5 cm).

Yarn Louisa Harding Grace Silk & Wool (50% merino wool, 50% silk; 110 yd 100 m/ 50 g): #42 Russet (MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls; Artyarns Silk Essence (100% silk; 400 yd 365 m/45 g): #263 (CC, rust), 1 skein for all sizes. Sportweight (#2 Fine) and laceweight (#0 Lace).

Needles Body and sleeves: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) circular (cir) depending on finished size; Lace borders: size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) straight or 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) cir depending on finished size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; about 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55) grams size 6/0 seed beads in an assortment of metallic-lined, crystal, and matte finishes to coordinate with MC; size 12 (1.0 mm) steel crochet hook (or size to fit through holes in beads); seven ¾“ (2 cm) buttons; sharp-point sewing needle; sewing thread to match MC.

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st with MC on larger needle; 25 sts and 42 rows = 4” (10 cm) in lace patt from Bukhara charts with CC on smaller needles, blocked.

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