Join me on a knitting adventure with the Lace Tipped Cardigan by Rachel Brockman, made with UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in the Delphinium colorway. Over 5 posts, Sue Sindrey explored Thula’s texture, lace stitch definition, contrast trims with UNIVERSAL YARN Fawning in Moonstone and UNIVERSAL YARN Penna in Clouded, and custom modifications including lace repeats, a box pleat, and a V-neck. The result is a finished cardigan tailored to her body and style — with sparkle, softness, and a few surprises!
Post 1: Exploring Thula’s Texture and Sparkle
Sue began by swatching Thula and pairing it with the Lace Tipped Cardigan pattern. Its iridescent boucle-like texture was the perfect match.
[Read Post 1 here]
Thula in the Delphinium colorway and a knitted swatch in stockinette for the Lace Tipped Cardigan pattern.
Post 2: Lace & Unexpected Contrast Trim
Next, she tested Thula’s lace stitch definition and experimented with trims, pairing it with Fawning in Moonstone and Penna in Clouded for buttery softness and tonal depth.
[Read Post 2 here]
Swatches of Thula in the Delphinium colorway made with needles from the KnitPro Ginger Special Deluxe Interchangeable Needle Kit for the Lace Tipped Cardigan. Seeing Fawning in Moonstone and Penna in Clouded stranded together helped me to confirm this choice for the trim.
Post 3: More Lace & Style Tweaks
As a tall knitter, she added extra lace repeats, considered A-line shaping, and planned a box pleat and V-neck to personalize the cardigan’s fit.
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The seed stitch trim made with Fawning in Moonstone and Penna in Clouded together complements the blue tones in Thula in Delphinium for the Lace Tipped Cardigan pattern.
Post 4: Box Pleat & V-neck Mods
She cast on for two sizes larger to add a box pleat without disturbing the lace, and shaped a flattering V-neck that would be finished with a continuous button band.
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The box pleat I added in the back.
Post 5: Finishing Touches & The Reveal
Finally, she finished the cardigan with custom trim in Fawning and Penna, iridescent Elan buttons, and a matching band over the box pleat. The finished project is cozy, stylish, and uniquely hers. See how great it looks!
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The finished V-neck of the Lace Tipped Cardigan. As you can see, the trim bends with the shape of the V without any unwanted puckering.
Final Thoughts
“Knitting with UNIVERSAL YARN Thula was a delight,” said Sue, — its texture and shimmer inspired creative modifications that made this Lace Tipped Cardigan truly special for her. Whether you’re drawn to lace, trims, or clever shaping, this series shows how easy it is to make a pattern your own.
