The Santa Maria del Fiore Cardigan features a stunning but deceptively simple cable pattern. The unusual cables and texture evoke stone archways, stained glass, and ironwork. The long silhouette, paired with understated styling, creates an easy-to-wear but sharp look.

DIFFICULTY Experienced
FINISHED SIZE 38¾ (43¾, 49, 54¾)“ circumference at underarm, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 38¾”; modeled with 4¾“ of positive ease.
YARN Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Lascaux Worsted (75% Punta Arenas wool, 25% Manx Loaghtan wool; 220 yd / 3½ oz): Pompeii, 8 (8, 11, 12) skeins.
YARNWEIGHT 4
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; five 1 5/8” buttons.
GAUGE 21 sts and 30 rows = 4” in cable patt on larger needle.