DESIGN INFORMATION
Rodanthe is a hip-length cardigan worked in an allover lace stitch, featuring 1x1 ribbed hems and neckband. The fronts and back are worked in pieces from the bottom up, back & forth in rows, and seamed after all pieces have been knit. The drop shoulder sleeves are worked from the cuff to the upper arm. Finally, stitches are picked up around the front opening to work the 1x1 ribbed neckband.

The sample is knit with Knit Picks Andean Treasure, a 100% alpaca sport weight yarn. This is a great three-season cardigan - you’ll find yourself reaching for it all winter long and into cool spring days and nights. The timeless lace stitch pattern is modernized with the drop shoulders and casual fit - perfect for elevating your everyday wardrobe.

Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and the hashtag #rodanthecardigan. I love to see all of your WIP and finished projects!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with Finished Chest Measurements 43 (48 ¾, 51 ½, 57, 60) (62 ¾, 68 ¼, 71, 76 ¾)” to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)” chest; designed to fit with 14-16” positive ease.
Sample shown is size 2, worn on 34” chest with 14” positive ease.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR BEST SIZE
Choose a size for your chest measurement and compare the schematic to your own bicep measurement. If you need more ease in the bicep than the size you’ve chosen, work additional rows so the length of the armhole is half the desired bicep circumference. Follow the instructions for the sleeves that match your desired bicep circumference and adjust sleeve length by knitting fewer rows after all shaping is completed.

YARN
Knit Picks Andean Treasure - Sport weight; 100% Baby Alpaca; 110 yards (100 meters) / 50 g (1.75 oz)
10 (11, 12, 13, 14) (16, 18, 19, 21) skeins, photographed in Bare
or ~1061 (1187, 1290, 1414, 1573) (1788, 1964, 2105, 2260) yards of a sport weight alpaca yarn

GAUGE
26 sts and 28 rows = 4” over Vine Lace stitch with larger needles, blocked

NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 2 / 2.75 mm 32” circular needles, for hem & neckband
Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches for the body and neckband. Fronts, Back and Sleeves are worked in pieces.

TOOLS
Waste yarn, locking stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.