Hidden Butterflies

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

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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.