Hidden Butterflies
An elegant lace pullover where delicate butterflies quietly emerge from an all-over diamond lace pattern.
Hidden Butterflies is a seamless, top-down lace sweater featuring the beautiful Smiling Diamonds lace motif. Cleverly placed increases create hidden butterfly shapes across the yoke, making this an enjoyable knit with a stunning finished result.
You'll Love This Pattern If You Enjoy:
Lace knitting that is both engaging and wearable
Sweaters with hidden design details
Top-down seamless construction
Lightweight DK-weight garments
Relaxing, rhythmic lace repeats
Pattern Details
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Construction: Worked seamlessly from the top down in the round with a circular yoke.
Techniques Used:
Lace knitting from charts
Top-down construction
Circular yoke
Knitting in the round
Short rows
Yarn:
DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Cake Wool Co. Dough (80% Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon)
Needle Size:
US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles
Gauge:
Lace pattern: One Smiling Diamonds lace repeat measures approximately 2.88" × 3" (7.3 × 7.6 cm) after blocking
Garter Stitch: 16 stitches = 4" (10 cm) using smaller needles
Sizing:Finished bust measurements:
34.5 (40.25, 46, 51.75, 57.5, 63.25)"
87.5 (102, 117, 131.5, 146, 160.5) cm
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Patterns are for personal use. Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities with credit to Kimberly McAlindin as the designer.