by Madeleine Nilsson

Are you ready to add some flavor to your wardrobe? Krydda means "spice" in Swedish, and is just the garment to complete your autumn look of the day (and the next day too!)

Krydda is chic but comfortable, warm but still delicate, and easily dresses up both the stylish and casual outfit.

The cardigan is worked seamlessly in one piece from the top-down, and can be work with one or several buttons as well as none at all. A wide V-neck adds an extra feminine touch to the stockinette body, flattering the neckline and shoulders. A beautiful lace stitch wraps around from the fronts to meet in the back, lightening up the warm and cozy aran weight fabric.

The lace pattern is introduced while still working the yoke, and initially requires some extra attention -- this soon turns into smooth sailing, and a project you don't want to put away. A treat for the experienced, or a wonderful challenge for the advanced beginner!

SIZE
For women's garments: XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
shown in size 1X on a 44 inch bust
intended to be worn with 0-2 inches of negative ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 30.75[33.75, 37.75, 39.75, 42.75, 45.75, 48.75] inches
Body length from armhole: 16.25[16.75, 17.25, 17.25, 17.5, 18, 18.25] inches
Sleeve length from armhole: 16.75[17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 17.75, 18.25, 18.25] inches

MATERIALS
Yarn
Lisa Souza Max [50% bombyx silk, 50% merino; 219yd/200m per 100g skein]; color: Blackbewwie; 4[5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6] skeins

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 40-inch US #9/5.5mm circular needle
1 set US #9/5.5mm double-point needles, if not knitting sleeves with magic loop technique

Notions
yarn needle
4 stitch markers
10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13] buttons (or optional number to match buttonholes)
Note: buy buttons after project is complete to ensure a good fit.

GAUGE

PATTERN NOTES
[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Krydda Lace Set-Up - Worked over 7 sts
Row 1: K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 2 (and all WS rows): Purl.
Row 3: K1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1.
Row 5: K1, k2tog,yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 7: K2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk.
Row 8: Purl.

Krydda Lace (Flat, Multiple of 6 sts +1)
Row 1: K1, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1].
Row 2 (and all WS rows): Purl.
Row 3: K1, [yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1].
Row 5: K1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1].
Row 7: K2tog, [k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p] to last 5 sts, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk.
Row 8: Purl.

Krydda Lace (In the Round, Multiple of 6 sts +1)
Rnd 1: K1, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1].
Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): Knit.
Rnd 3: K1, [yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1].
Rnd 5: K1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1].
Rnd 7: K2tog, [k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p] to last 5 sts, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk.
Rnd 8: Knit.

Work Buttonhole: [k1, yo, ssk, k1] over the last 4 sts of a row.

Garter Stitch (flat): Knit all rows.

Garter Stitch (in the round):
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: Purl

DIRECTIONS
YOKE
CO 39[41, 45, 47, 53, 55, 57] sts.

Set-Up Row [WS]: K3, pm, k5[5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7] sts, pm, k23[25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37] sts, pm, k5[5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7] sts, pm, k3.

Neck & Raglan Inc Row [RS]: [Kfb, k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm] 4 times, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (10 sts increased)

Next Row [and all WS rows until otherwise specified]: K4, purl to last 4 sts, k4.

Rep the last 2 rows 8[9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15] more times. 129[141, 165, 177, 193, 205, 217] sts - 21[23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35] sts on each Front, 23[25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39] sts on each Sleeve, 41[45, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69] sts on Back

Work Krydda Lace Set-Up pattern while increasing on raglan and placing buttonholes, as follows:

Raglan Inc Row (A) [RS, Raglan Inc with buttonhole]: K4, work Krydda Lace Set-Up over next 7 sts, [k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm, kfb] 4 times, k to last 11 sts, Krydda Lace Set-Up over next 7 sts, work Buttonhole. (8 sts increased)

Next Row [and all WS rows until otherwise specified]: K4, purl to last 4 sts, k4.

Note: Work Buttonhole at the end of every 10th row until the desired number of buttonholes has been reached. No further mention of buttonholes will be made.

Raglan Inc Row (B) [RS]: K4, work Krydda Lace Set-Up, [k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm, kfb] 4 times, k to last 11 sts, work Krydda Lace Set-Up, k4. (8 sts increased)

Work 1 WS row even.

Rep the last 2 rows twice more, until Krydda Lace Set-Up has been complete. 161[173, 197, 209, 225, 237, 249] sts

Raglan Inc Row (C) [RS]: K4, work 2 reps of Krydda Lace, [k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm, kfb] 4 times, k to last 17 sts, work 2 reps of Krydda Lace, k4. (8 sts increased)

Work 1 WS row even.

Sizes XS[S, M, L] ONLY:
XS[S, M, L, -, -, -]
169[181, 205, 217, -, -, -] sts: 26[28, 32, 34, -, -, -] sts on each Front, 33[35, 39, 41, -, -, -] sts on each Sleeve, 51[55, 63, 67, -, -, -] sts on Back. Begin Divide.

Sizes 1X, 2X, 3X ONLY:
-[-, -, -, 1X, 2X, 3X]
Rep the last 2 rows -[-, -, -, 1, 1, 2] more time(s), keeping Lace correct. -[-, -, -, 241, 253, 273] sts: -[-, -, -, 37, 39, 42] sts on each Front, -[-, -, -, 47, 49, 53] sts on each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, 73, 77, 83] sts on Back. Begin Divide.

Note: From this point on, incorporate a new rep of Krydda Lace every 8th row to end.

Work 3 rows even, keeping Krydda Lace correct and incorporating any repeats as required.

Hem
Work 6 rows in Garter Stitch.
BO all sts.

Sleeves
With RS facing, pick up and k 10[12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14] underarm sts on the needles; pick up and k 1 st to close gap between underarm and body, and place the 33[35, 37, 41, 47, 49, 53] held Sleeve sts on the needles; pick up and k 1 st to close gap between underarm and body and k 5[6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7]; PM for beg of rnd. 45[49, 53, 55, 61, 65, 69] sts on the needles

Knit 1 round even.

Dec Rnd: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. (2 sts decreased)
Rep Dec Rnd every 5[5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7] rnds 4[6, 5, 6, 6, 6, 5] more times. 35[35, 41, 41, 47, 51, 57] sts on the needles

Continue working even in stockinette until the sleeve measures 8.5[9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10] inches from armhole, or approximately 8 inches before desired length.

Next Rnd: Knit, evenly decreasing 4[4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 2] sts. 31[31, 37, 37, 43, 49, 55] sts

Begin working Krydda Lace across all sts, until 5 full patt reps are complete.

Work 4 rnds in Garter Stitch.
BO all sts purlwise.

FINISHING
Block to measurements according to yarn instructions. Attach button(s) opposite button hole(s).

Madeleine Nilsson has only been knitting for a couple of years, but has already mastered the true art of yarn addiction. She started designing knitwear in late 2011, and has finally found that necessary creative outlet that she's been searching for. The process from idea to finished piece is immensely gratifying, and she often finds herself playing around with construction in her quest for new garment ideas that are a pleasure to both knit and wear.

Madeleine lives in Sweden with her husband, and blogs about her crafting here.