ClassicCableKnits

Delia is worked from the top down for a seamless finish.   Delia has a deep v-neck that sits below the bust line.   Please note when substituting yarns that a worsted weight yarn is used and worked on #9 needles to create a garment that is light and airy.   Any Alpaca or Alpaca blend works really well with this design.

The Emma Jacket is worked seamlessly from the top down.   It features flared sleeves and an A-line body.  A cropped version (shown here) or a hip-length version is included.   Short-row shaping is used to ensure a nice fit across your shoulders.   The neck ribbing is worked all in one piece for a truly tailored look.

Thoughts about the design…

To me spring is a miracle.  After the deluge of wind, snow and ice it is hard to imagine anything colorful and bright emerging from the earth. But as the spring rains come and start softening up the cold, hard earth, and as the warm wind starts winding it’s restorative power on all plant life, something magical happens and the earth springs forth with some of the most beautiful and delicate flowers known to man, (and some of the most sweet smelling too). I wanted to capture the delicate beauty of spring in this cardigan and yet contrast it with simplicity – thus the marriage of lace, garter stitch and stockinette. I love how the lace flows organically from the increases that form the raglan sleeves as well as the contrast of the garter stitch belt that bands the sweater’s waist. I hope you enjoy it!

The Name…
The delicate lace on the upper portion of this cardigan reminded me of Lamb’s Ear (the plant). The wool that I used to knit the first draft of this cardigan was soft and wooly, much like that of a newborn lamb.  Thus it was under these two influences I decided to name this cardigan, “Lamb’s Lace.”

Note:
Lace pattern is charted. There are no written lace instructions.

I love the flower, Queen Anne’s Lace. It graces the long warm days of summer with ethereal beauty. I’m always amazed how they never look faded or wilted in the hot summer sun but always dance about merrily in the fields.

This pattern is named after that lovely flower. The circular deep lace color is designed to mimic the circular shape and lace of the Queen Anne Lace flower. When you wear this sweater may you feel as beautiful and graceful as the flower.

Regina is a delightful raglan sleeved cardigan knit from the top down. The unique A-line shaping comes entirely from the variation in the rib stitch.

The Summer Lace Cardigan is a loose fitting, cropped cardigan that is light weight and cool for summer.  The lace panels are easy enough for an ambitious beginner, yet interesting enough for a more advanaced knitter.
Shown in size 34

Whispers of Spring Collection includes the following patterns:
Lamb’s Lace Cardi – Sizes 32 – 46, charted lace instructions
Leaves of Spring Cowl – charted and written lace instructions
The Fiber Event – thoughts on a spring fiber fair in the back country of Indiana.
Lamb’s Lace Beret – charted and written lace instructions
Lamb’s Lace Mitts – charted and written lace instructions
Woodland Spring Shawl – charted lace instructions