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THIS ROUND-NECKED cardigan features an all-over pine cone lace stitch pattern, and each pine cone motif is highlighted with a tiny bead. It has been designed by Martin Storey using Rowan’s new yarn, Island Blend Fine. This is a 4ply-weight blend of Falkland Islands merino, baby alpaca and silk, which has a super-soft and lightweight feel, along with a gentle sheen.

BEADING NOTE

Before starting to knit, thread the beads onto the yarn. To do this, thread a fine sewing needle (one that will easily pass through the beads) with sewing thread. Knot the ends of the thread, and then pass the end of the yarn through this loop. Thread a bead onto the sewing thread and then gently slide it along and onto the knitting yarn. Continue in this way until the required number of beads are on the yarn. Do not place beads on the edge stitches of rows, as this will interfere with seaming.

PATTERN NOTE

Take care to ensure each decrease of the