Tree and Leaf Cardigan

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size = 32.25 (36.5, 40.5, 44.25, 48.5)” with overlapping bands to fit bust 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)”; 0-2” negative ease recommended; Shown in size 32.25”

Gauge: 21.5 sts x 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on larger needle after wet blocking; 23 sts x 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Front Lace Chart on larger needle after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yards [137 meters]/50 grams): Pacific (4 (5, 7, 8, 9) skeins)
Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 24” circular needles, US size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular or different size to obtain gauge
Notions: Markers (4 in color A, 6 in color B), stitch holders, tapestry needle, two .75” buttons

Abbreviations

M/sm/rm: Marker, slip marker, remove marker.
M1L: Make one left: pick up the bar between the sts from front to back with the left needle, and knit this bar through the back loop.
M1R: Make one right: pick up the bar between the sts from back to front with the left needle, and knit it through the front loop.
M7in1: Make 7 sts in one: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 in the same stitch.
MA/mB: Marker in color A, marker in color B.
Puk: Pick up and knit.
Dl1-k2tog-psso: Slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over. 

Special Stitches

Sleeve Lace Chart Written Directions

Row 1 (RS): (Ssk, yo) twice, m7in1, (yo, k2tog) twice. (15 sts)
Rows 2 and all even rows to 12 (wrong side): P all sts when you work flat, k all sts when you work in the round.
Rows 3 and 5: (Ssk, yo) twice, k1, p5, k1, (yo, k2tog) twice. (15 sts)
Row 7: (Ssk, yo) twice, ssk, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2tog. (13 sts)
Row 9: (Ssk, yo) twice, ssk, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2tog. (11 sts)
Row 11: (Ssk, yo) twice, sl1-k2tog-psso, (yo, k2tog) twice. (9 sts)

Front Lace Chart Written Directions

Row 1 (RS): (Ssk, yo) twice, ssk, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, ssk, yo, m7in1, (yo, k2tog) twice. (28 sts)
Row 2 and all even rows to 12 (WS): P all sts.
Row 3: (Ssk, yo) twice, ssk, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, ssk, yo, k1, p5, k1, (yo, k2tog) twice. (25 sts)
Row 5: (Ssk, yo) twice, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, k2tog, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, ssk, yo, k1, p5, k1, (yo, k2tog) twice. (23 sts)
Row 7: (Ssk, yo) twice, m7in1, yo, k2tog, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, (yo, ssk) twice, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice k2tog. (25 sts)
Row 9: (Ssk, yo) twice, k1, p5, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2tog. (25 sts)
Row 11: (Ssk, yo) twive, k1, p5, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, ssk, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, (yo, k2tog) twice. (23 sts)
Read charts from bottom up, from right to left. The charts shows the odd rows (right side) only.

Pattern

Using larger needle, CO 57 (63, 67, 69, 73) sts.
Please note: in the following section markers A marks the raglan increases, markers B the chart repeats. Work Charts between markers. Keep in mind that the lace pattern stitch count differs from row to row: for an easy reading, the stitch count will be indicated by subtracting the lace sts between markers B.
Next row (WS): Pfb, pmA (front sts), p2, pmB, p9, pmB, p2, pmA (sleeve sts), p29, pmA (back sts), p2, pmB, p9, pmB, p2, pmA, (sleeve sts) pfb (front sts). (59 (65, 69, 71, 75) total sts)
Row 1 (RS): * K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to end.
Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Work these 2 last rows twice more. 5 sts each front; 10 sts each sleeve (plus lace pattern sts); 35 (41, 45, 47, 51) sts back.
Row 3 (RS): K1, m1L, * k to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to last st, m1R, k1.
Row 4 (WS): As Row 2.
Row 5 (RS): * K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to end, CO 2 sts.
Row 6 (WS): P to end, CO 2 sts.
Work these last 2 rows 2 (3, 4, 4, 4) more times. (16 (19, 22, 22, 22) front sts; 18 (20, 22, 22, 22) sts each sleeve (plus lace pattern sts); 43 (51, 57, 59, 63) back sts)
Row 7 (RS): * K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to end, CO 22 (24, 26, 26, 28) sts.
Row 8 (WS): P2, pmB, p23, pmB, p to end, CO 4 (4, 4, 6, 8) sts.
Row 9 (RS): * K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L, k to mB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to next mB, smB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2.
Row 10 (WS): P to end.
Work these last 2 rows 9 (9, 11, 15, 17) more times. (31 (34, 39, 45, 49) left front sts; 40 (42, 48, 56, 60) each sleeve (plus lace pattern sts); 65 (73, 83, 93, 101) back sts; 26 (31, 38, 42, 46) right front (plus lace pattern sts))
Row 11 (RS): K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to next mA, smA, k1, m1L, k to 1 st before next mA, m1R, k1, smA, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to next mA, smA, k1, m1L, k to next mB, smB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2.
Row 12 (WS): As Row 10.
Work these last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) more time(s). (33 (37, 42, 48, 53) left front sts; 40 (42, 48, 56, 60) each sleeve (plus lace pattern sts); 69 (79, 89, 99, 109) back sts; 28 (34, 41, 45, 50) right front (plus lace pattern sts))
If necessary, work as established, without increasing until the armhole depth measures approx. 7 (8, 8.25, 9, 9.5)” along back raglan line, ending with a right side row.
Next row (WS): * K to mA, rmA, place all sleeve sts onto waste yarn or stitch holders, slipping mB as you come to them and keeping track of the last Sleeve Lace Chart worked, CO5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts, pmA, CO5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts, rmA, rep from * once more, k to mB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2. (150 (174, 196, 216, 240) total sts (plus right front lace pattern sts))
You have 2 markers A to mark the waist shaping and 2 markers B to delimit the right front chart repeat.

Body

Row 1 (WS): P to end.
Row 2 (RS): K to mB, smB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2.
Work these 2 rows for approx. 2” from underarm, ending with a wrong side row. This is the established pattern.

Decrease for Waist

Decrease row (RS): * K to 3 sts before mA, k2tog, k1, smA, k1, ssk rep from * once more, k to mB, smB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2.
Work 13 rows as established.
Work these last 14 rows 2 more times. (12 total sts decreased)
If necessary, work as established until the piece measures approx. 8” from underarm, ending with a wrong side row.

Increase for Hips

Increase row (RS): * K to 1 st before mA, m1R, k1, smA, k1, m1L rep from * once more, k to mB, smB, work Front Lace Chart once, smB, k2.
Work 7 rows as established.
Work these last 8 rows 3 more times. (16 total sts increased)
Work as established until piece measures approx. 14” from underarm or to desired length. End with Row 12 of Front Lace Chart and remove all markers as you come to them. (177 (201, 223, 243, 267) total sts)

Edging

Switch to smaller needle.
Row 1 (RS): P2, * k1tbl, p1 rep from * to 3 sts before end, k1tbl, p2.
Row 2 (WS): P2, * p1tbl, k1 rep from * to 3 sts before end, p1tbl, k2.
Work these 2 rows for 1”. Bind off in rib pattern.

Sleeves (Make Two the Same)

With larger needle and right side facing, begin in the middle of underarm CO, puk 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) sts, place all sleeve sts onto a spare needle, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart acc. pattern, smB, k to end, puk 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) sts. Pm and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts. (52 (56, 62, 70, 76) total sts (plus lace pattern sts between mB))
Next rnd: K5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts, k2tog, k to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to 7 (8, 8, 8, 9) sts before end, ssk, k to end. (2 sts decreased)
Rnds 1-8: K to mB, smB, work Sleeve Lace Chart once, smB, k to end. Remembering to knit all even rnds of Sleeve Lace Chart.
Decrease rnd: K1, k2tog, work in pattern to 3 sts before end, ssk, k1. (2 sts decreased)
Work as established until piece measures approx. 3″, ending with Sleeve Lace Chart Row 12. Removing mB.
Next rnd: Work Decrease rnd. (55 (59, 65, 73, 79) total sts)

Edging

Switch to smaller needle.
Next rnd: P1, * k1tbl, p1 rep from * to end.
Work this rnd for 1”. Bind off in rib pattern.

Neckband

Using smaller needle, starting on the top of right front, puk 97 (105, 111, 115, 119) sts across the neckline. You will need an odd number of sts.
Next row (WS): P to end.
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): K1, * p1, k1tbl rep from * to 2 sts before end, p1, k1.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): P1, * k1, p1tbl rep from * to 2 sts before end, k1, p1.
Bind off in ri pattern.

Buttonhole Band

Using smaller needle, begin at the bottom edge of right front with right side facing; puk 101 (103, 107, 113, 121) sts. (Pick up approx. 3 sts every 4 rows along right front). You will need an odd number of sts.
Rows 1, 3 and 7 (WS): P1tbl, * k1, p1tbl rep from * to end.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 (RS): K1tbl, * p1, k1tbl rep from * to end.
Row 5 (WS) buttonholes row: P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, yo, p2tog tbl, (k1, p1tbl) 5 times, yo, p2tog tbl, * k1, p1tbl rep from * to end.
Bind off in rib pattern.

Button Band

Using smaller needle, begin at the top edge of left front, with right side facing; puk the same number of sts as you did for the buttonhole band.
Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7 (WS): P1tbl, * k1, p1tbl rep from * to end.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 (RS): K1tbl, * p1, k1tbl rep from * to end.
Bind off in rib pattern.

Finishing

Attach buttons to button band. Close any underarm holes if necessary and weave in ends. Soak and block to measurements.