Mint Green Lace Knit Sweater

Mint Green Lace Knit Sweater Pattern

This knitting pattern will help you create a stunning sweater with intricate lace details that are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any wardrobe. This design is made with mint green yarn and wooden buttons and is suited for intermediate knitters. Follow this detailed guide to enjoy making and wearing your creation!

Materials

• Yarn: 4 skeins of mint green DK weight yarn (approx. 800 yards)
• Knitting needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) and US Size 8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• 5 wooden buttons (1 inch in diameter)
• Scissors

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• yo: yarn over
• k2tog: knit two together
• ssk: slip, slip, knit

Instructions

Back

1. Using smaller needles, cast on 94 stitches.
2. Work in k2, p2 rib for 3 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and continue in lace pattern:
   • Row 1 (RS): K2, *yo, k2tog, k6; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
   • Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Continue until piece measures 15 inches from the cast on edge.
5. Shape armholes by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows.
6. Continue straight until armhole measures 8 inches.
7. Bind off all stitches.

Front

1. Work as for back until armhole shaping.
2. At armhole, begin neckline shaping:
   • Continue in pattern until armhole measures 3 inches.
   • Next row (RS): Work across first 36 stitches, attach a new ball of yarn and bind off next 22 stitches, work to end.
   • Work both sides at the same time and bind off 3 stitches at each neck edge twice, then 2 stitches once.
   • Continue until front matches back in length.
   • Bind off all stitches.

Sleeves

1. Using smaller needles, cast on 50 stitches.
2. Work in k2, p2 rib for 3 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and begin lace pattern as for back.
4. At the same time, increase 1 stitch at each end of every 6th row until there are 70 stitches.
5. Continue until sleeve measures 18 inches or desired length.
6. Shape cap by binding off 6 stitches at beginning of the next 2 rows, then decrease 1 stitch at each end every RS row until 14 stitches remain.
7. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. Sew the shoulder seams together.
3. Set in sleeves, then sew side and sleeve seams.
4. Using smaller needles, pick up and knit 102 stitches around the neck opening.
5. Knit 3 rows and bind off in knit.
6. Attach buttons evenly down the front of the sweater.
7. Weave in all ends.