33 Peplum Cardigan, Vogue Knitting Fall 2009

Nanette Lepore s threequarter sleeve cardi embodies her signature femininity. The back lace is shaped with increases that occur in the main lace pattern, while the sleeves, lapels and bottom border are worked in a fisherman s rib. The body of the sweater is knit in one piece from the top down in a variety of lace patterns in Rio by Tahki Yarns, Tahki Stacy Charles and Baby Kid Extra by Filatura di Crosa, Tahki Stacy Charles held together. The lapels, worked from the bottom up, are knit separately and sewn