Lace Squared

Lace Squared Cardigan by Boadicea Binnerts

What Is Being Made

The Lace Squared Cardigan is a geometric-inspired women's cardigan designed by Boadicea Binnerts (boknits). This intermediate-level knitting project features a sophisticated square lace pattern throughout, complemented by square-holed edging bands. The cardigan is shaped to flatter the female form with an A-line silhouette, short sleeves, and a scooped neckline. It is versatile enough to wear over a tee on cool evenings or in air-conditioned environments, making it a practical layering piece for transitional seasons.

Design Features and Construction Techniques

The Lace Squared Cardigan employs modern knitting construction methods to ensure an excellent fit. The garment is knit using a bottom-up, contiguous technique, which allows the body and sleeves to be worked seamlessly in the round. This approach guarantees a perfect fit around the shoulders and eliminates the need for complex seaming.

• A-line shaping: The cardigan features a gentle A-line silhouette that provides a flattering, feminine fit
• Dropped stitches: Strategic dropped stitches are used as part of the lace pattern design
• Slipped stitches: Slipped stitches contribute to the textural and visual elements of the square lace motif
• Contiguous sleeve and shoulder construction: Sleeves are integrated seamlessly with the body, eliminating seams in these areas
• Picked-up bands: Front and neck bands are picked up and knit directly from the finished edges for a polished, professional finish

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches to create the geometric lace design. Dropped stitches and slipped stitches form the foundation of the square lace pattern, creating open, geometric squares throughout the fabric. These techniques are combined with standard knit and purl stitches to build the overall structure and texture of the cardigan.

Materials and Specifications

While specific yarn weight and yardage are not detailed in the pattern overview, the Lace Squared Cardigan is designed to be knit with yarn suitable for creating defined lace patterns. The project requires knitting needles appropriate for the chosen yarn weight.

The cardigan is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2X, with finished bust circumferences from 72 to 126 centimeters (28 to 50 inches). Armpit measurements when laid flat range from 37 to 59 centimeters (15 to 23.7 inches), and finished length measurements vary from 51 to 60+ centimeters depending on size selection.

Skill Level

This is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore lace techniques, contiguous construction methods, and garment shaping. The combination of lace patterning, in-the-round knitting, and fitted garment construction makes this an engaging project for developing knitters.