The Spelunking Cardigan is a waist length, lacy cardigan, perfect for cool summer evenings, spring and fall. The lace motifs remind me of the stalactites and stalagmites found in caves, hence the name. The cardigan is knit using only one skein of Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the colour Pfefferminz Prinz.
The front of the cardigan just hangs open. There is a garter stitch edging along the opening which wraps around the collar in the back, for a more finished look. The body is knit flat, bottom up, and separated at the armholes. The sleeves are tapered and knit in the round until the sleeve caps, and are then sewn onto the body.
This has quickly become one of my favourite cardigans – and I’m quick to pull it out in the evenings. It works well both with jeans and the ubiquitous little black dress. Since it’s been published, I have found out that a “Spelunke” in German is a grungy little pub – not quite the imagery I had in mind. 
But I guess the cardigan could be worn while visiting pubs.
Or a giant squid monster known as Kraken.
Or even while just strolling around downtown.
It’s really very versatile. And it was fun to knit too.
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