Lace Knit Sweater Pattern: Alize Angora, Size 38-40 (PDF Pattern)
Lace Knit Sweater Pattern: Alize Angora, Size 38-40 (PDF Pattern)
Soft, airy lace sweater worked flat with Alize Angora Gold (held double) and finished with clean 1×1 rib trims. Clear lace repeat, neckline shaping, and pick-up rib instructions. Instant PDF.
Description
Floaty, elegant, and surprisingly straightforward—this lace sweater is knit flat in two pieces using Alize Angora Gold held double for a light yet cozy fabric. The pattern walks you through the repeating lace stitch, front and back shaping, shoulder slopes, and neat 1×1 rib finishes at the neck, sides, and hem. Designed for Size 38–40 with easy notes to customize length and neckline depth. Perfect for dress-up days or layered casual looks.
You’ll make
Front and back in a rhythmic lace repeat (all wrong sides purled)
Stepped shoulder bind-offs for a soft slope
Picked-up 1×1 rib neckline, side bands, and hem
What’s inside
Row-by-row lace swatch demo (23 sts) to learn the repeat
Full instructions for Front (with neck shaping), Back, and three-step shoulder bind-offs
Exact pick-up counts for neck, sides, and hem (with fit notes if your gauge differs)
Tips for staying in pattern on shaping rows and balancing yarn-overs/decreases
Skill level
Intermediate (comfortable with lace repeats, purl-back wrong sides, picking up stitches). Techniques used: cast on, knit/purl, yarn over, p2tog/k3tog centered decreases, bind off, pick up & knit, seaming.
Sizing
Written for EU 38–40. Length and ease are easy to adjust—work more/less lace repeats before trims. (Pick-up counts include guidance to keep edges flat if your row gauge varies.)
Materials
Yarn: Alize Angora Gold, color 461 (or any color), held double throughout — approx. 3 balls
Needles: 6.00 mm (straight or circular for flat knitting)
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors; optional row counter
Construction at a glance
Flat Front and Back in lace
Neck shaping on Front; optional shallow back neck
Three-step shoulder bind-off (e.g., 8–8–8)
Pick up for neckband, side ribs, hem rib; work 1×1 rib and bind off in pattern
Format & Delivery
Digital PDF pattern (no physical item). Instant download after purchase.
What's included
A print-friendly PDF with row-by-row instructions, full stitch chart, schematic with measurements for every size, and a yarn-substitution guide.
License terms
Full commercial license — sell what you make at any scale. PDF redistribution, sharing, or reselling is prohibited. Read the full terms.