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Clair de Lune

1920’s-inspired shrug is worked using a comination of two stitch patterns that are at the same time exquisitely beautiful and deceptively simple. Elegant and relaxed over a chemise; awesome with a tank top and jeans! Knit side to side in one piece.

To fit chest sizes: 28-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-51, 52-57)"

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins

Shown in Angelic wren, size M on a 36" dress form

Gauge: 15 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in lace pattern stitch with size 8 US needles

Skills used: short rows (explained), knitted cast on for picot edges, lace knitting worked on both right side and wrong side of fabric.

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Mia Francesca

Open-front cardigan with back and bodice yokes, fabulously cabled shawl collar, more cabling down sleeves and with a flattering cabled lattice whittling the back waist. Sweater is worked in one piece from the top in a modular fashion. The only seams are along sleeves, which could, alternatively, be worked in the round if desired.

Finished Sizes: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)".
Sweater shown is size 36 worn on a 36" bust.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16) 50-gm skeins (shown in Nirvana merlot)

Needles: Size 8 US.

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4" in Stockinette stitch.

Skills: Cables, increases, decreases, pick up and knit (or purl, briefly), short rows (explained).

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Aurora Canyon

A classic cardi, fitted, with a slight flare below the waist. Cables and a pretty stitch pattern on front and back are flanked by waffle rib side panels that create a natural shirt-tail shaping above the hips. Very flattering!

Finished Sizes: 30¹/₂ (34, 38, 42, 46, 50¹/₂, 56)".
Sweater shown is size 38 worn on a 36" bust.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) 50-gm skeins (shown in Angelic clove)

Needles: Size 8 US for vest and size 4 US for trim.

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4" in Stockinette stitch.

Skills: Cables, increases, decreases, attached I-cord trim.

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PattiAnn

Fabulous and cozy blanket-style wrap sweater in a deeply textured drop-stitch waffle.

Chest Sizes: 33 ¹/₂ (37 ¹/₄, 41, 44 ¹/₂, 49 ¹/₂, 53 ¹/₄)"

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Nirvana, Angelic, Eden or Brigadoon: 15 (16, 17, 18, 20, 22) 50-gm skeins

Needles and notions: Sizes 6 US/ 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm long (cable or straight) knitting needles, tapestry needle, stitch markers

Gauge: 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch using larger needle

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Fisherman's Daughter

A classic fisherman-style sweater combines traditional (and not-so traditional) cables with lacey eyelet details ... just for us girls!

Finished chest sizes: 34 (36, 39 ³/₄, 43 ³/₄, 47 ¹/₂, 51, 54 ³/₄)"
3-5" ease recommended; shown in size 39 ³/₄ on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted weight) yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Angelic (merino angora), or Brigadoon (merino tweed) 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins

Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in moss stitch.

Skills used: Cables, reading charts, tubular cast on and bind off (explained), Kitchener stitch, slip stitch, lace.

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Chrysalis

Art deco-inspired stitch pattern in a cozy yet elegant dolman-sleeve shrug

In 3 sizes: 50 (55, 60)" / 127.5 (140, 152.5) cm from wrist to wrist

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted weight) yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed) 9 (10, 12) skeins

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch;

Skills used: Provisional cast on, lace knitting reading charts, pick up and knit

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Machu Picchu

Birds zig and leaves zag across the stranded yoke of this knit-in-the-round, top-down fitted pullover.

Chest sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"
Shown in size 36 with 0 of ease

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (light sport weight) yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Nirvana in charcoal (92% merino 8% cashmere) as main color, with 9 other colors in merino, merino cashmere and merino angora: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins main color

Gauge: 28 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stranded Stockinette stitch; 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in solid color Stockinette stitch using US size 4 (3.5 mm) needles

Skills used: Stranded knitting, tubular bind off (explained), attached I-cord (explained), duplicate stitch.

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Class Reunion

Open-front shawl-collar cardigan knit in a striking diagonal lace pattern with a long lean profile. Short rows within the garter stitch collar and border provide shaping and add a stylish design element.
Sweater is worked in one piece from the top down.

Chest sizes: 30 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)"
Shown in Eden dove, size 37 with 1" of ease

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino) or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4" in St st or in lace pattern after blocking on size 7 US needles

Skills used: Reading charts, simple lace pattern, provisional cast on.

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Garden Party

Open front cardigan knit in a simple lace pattern with easy garter-stitch ruffles worked as you go.
Sweater is worked in one piece from the top down.

To fit chest sizes: 28 (31^1/₂, 35, 39, 44^1/₂, 49^1/₂, 54^1/₂)"

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino) or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

Shown in Nirvana cream, size 35 on a 36" dress form.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4" in lace pattern stitch with size 4 US needles

Skills used: Reading charts, simple lace pattern, provisional cast on.

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Old Town

Open front baby-doll cardi with pretty shawl collar, gathered bodice, yokes in front and back. Sweater can be made in cropped, mid length, and tunic-length versions, and sleeves can be optionally short, three-quarter length or long.
Sweater is worked in one piece in a modular fashion.

To fit chest sizes: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"


Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino) or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere)

Shown in Eden twig, size 36 on a 36" dress form
Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with size 5 US needles

Skills used: Provisional cast on, pick up and knit, short rows (explained).

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Parfait

A light and delectable confection of a dolman-sleeve cardigan with pretty bobbly lace along sleeves and shoulders

To fit chest sizes: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)". Shown in size 36 on a 36" dress form

Yarn: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino) or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) Shown in Angelic aqua

Fabric is very loosely knit; substitute any light sport or fingering weight yarn.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 27 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

Skills used: Provisional cast on, reading charts, lace knitting, bobbles, short rows (explained), pick up and knit.

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Olafsdottir

Nordic style fitted hoodie with cabled button bands, kangaroo pockets and Icelandic-inspired stranded colorwork

Sizes: 27 (32, 37, 42, 47, 42)" chest circumference. Shown in size 37 with 2" ease.

Yarn: 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14) skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino) or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) for the main color; and 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) in bone for the contrasting color. Shown in Eden sage

Substitute any light worsted weight wool-based yarn. Gauge: 21 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

Skills used: Cables, reading charts, stranded knitting and purling, short rows.

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Cocoon

Cozy and elegant shrug in an easy garter-stitch rib

Sizes: XS (SM, ML, XL to fit chest sizes 30-34 (36-40, 42-46, 49-52)"

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Nirvana, Angelic, Eden or Brigadoon: 9 (11, 12, 13) 50-gm skeins

Gauge: 17 sts and 27 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.

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It's the Berries!

a classic cardigan with a vintage twist, modern fit, and lots of pretty details

Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)". -2 to +2" ease recommended.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Eden, Nirvana, Angelic or Brigadoon 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Shown in Eden dove.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on larger needles.

Techniques: Cables, bobbles, cable decreases, short rows, grafting or 3-needle bind off.

Pattern as a pdf download: $6.95

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Tapestry

Hopelessly romantic, richly cabled cardigan with natural shaping incorporated into the stitch pattern, lace details on bodice and a sweetheart neckline.

Finished measurements: Chest sizes 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)"
2" negative to 1" positive ease recommended. Shown in size 38 with 2" positive ease.
Yarn: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Sunday Knits 3 ply Brigadoon (merino tweed), Eden (merino), Nirvana ( merino cashmere) or Angelic (merino angora). Shown in Brigadoon - Stone.
Needles & Notions: Size 4 US / 3.5 mm knitting needles; tapestry needle; stitch markers; up to thirteen 9/16 " buttons.
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch; 21 sts and 39 rows = 4" in seed stitch.
Skills needed: reading charts, lace, cables.

Pattern as a pdf download: $8.50

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Milkweed

Long jacket with head-turning cables and lace. Seed stitch wraps around bottom, up sides, and around wide shawl collar.

Sizes: 32 ¹/₂ (36, 39 ¹/₂, 43 ¹/₂, 47 ³/₄, 52) chest circumference. Shown in size 36 with 0 ease.

Yarn: 11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 19) skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein: Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), or Angelic (75% merino 25% angora). Shown in Brigadoon stone

Gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

Skills used: Cables, lace, short rows, cable decreases.

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Eve's Ribs

Shawl-collared shrug with simple reversible lace pattern on collar and front sides and similar closed lace over back and sleeves. Knit in one piece from the top down, with 4 sleeve versions.

Fits Chest Sizes: 28-32 (33-38, 39-45, 46-52) with cross-back measurements of 17.5 (21.5, 25.5, 29.5)".

Yarn: 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein: Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) for long and mid-sleeve versions; 5 (6, 7, 8) skeins for cap-sleeve version.
Shown in Angelic smoke

Gauge: 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" in patt stitch

Skills used: Short rows for long-sleeve versions only.

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Buntings

Charming vintage-inspired fitted cardigan with colorwork birds and leaves embellished with embroidery, and a flirty draw-cord with tassels. Knitted from the bottom up with 2 sleeve options.

Finished measurements: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) bust circumference. -1 to +2" of positive ease recommended. Sweater shown measures 36", worn with zero ease.

Yarn: Main Color (MC) Sunday Knits Nirvana 5 ply (92% merino, 8% cashmere; ) in charcoal: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins;
1 20-g skein each: Nirv:iris, teal, fir, curry; Angelic 3 ply: 1 20-g skein: lapis; Brigadoon 3 ply (100% merino tweed): caper.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US 7 needles.

Skills used: Intarsia, embroidery, short rows, cable decreases.

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Acorns

A top-down seamless cardigan with a unique acorn stitch pattern forming a yoke and cascading down the front

Finished measurements: Bust: 32¹/₄ (34, 35³/₄, 38, 39³/₄, 44¹/₄, 47³/₄, 51¹/₄)" / 82 (86.5, 91, 96.5, 101, 112.5, 121.5, 130) cm. Intended to be worn with 0-2" of ease. Shown in size 34"
Yarn: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Sunday Knits Nirvana 5 ply (137 yds / 125 m per 1 ³/₄ oz / 50 g skein; 92% Merino, 8% Cashmere)
Needle: Size 5 US
Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
Skills used: chart reading

Kits available in Nirvana (92% merino, 8% cashmere), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Eden (100% merino) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed).

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Poplar and Elm

2 lacey leaf patterns - an open lace for sleeves and "closed" lace for the body of this ballet-style wrap sweater.

Finished measurements: 28¹/₂ (34, 39¹/₂, 45, 50¹/₂). Intended to be worn with -1 to +2" of ease. Shown in size 34"
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) 50-gm skeins. Shown in Eden (100% extra-fine merino) in Iris.
Needle: Size 5 US
Gauge: 32 sts and 32 rows - 4" in sleeve pattern stitch.
Skills used: lace knitting, chart reading

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Kelmscott

Slightly fitted cardigan in reverse stockinette with elaborate lace panels on fronts, lace collar, and lace details on cuffs, back.

Finished measurements: Chest sizes 33 (37,41, 45, 49, 53). Intended to be worn with 1-2" of ease. Shown in size 36"
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply yarn: 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) 50-gm skeins. Shown in Angelic (75% merino, 25% angora) in Bone.
Needle: Size 7 US
Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows - 4" in St st.
Skills used: lace knitting, chart reading, short rows (instructions included)

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Little Riding Hoodie

Tunic length cardigan with cables, knit-in pockets, attached hood, set-in elbow-length sleeves and knitted toggle buttons. Ribs cinch in waist in back.

Knit with 1 strand Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) together with 1 strand Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) - shown in Angelic bone with Brigadoon birch.
Or knit with 1 strand any Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn.

Finished measurements: Chest sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 49.5, 53)." 2-4" positive ease recommended. Shown in size 38 with 2" ease.

Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins each: Brigadoon and Angelic 3 ply or 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply:
Angelic, Eden, Nirvana, or Brigadoon

Skills used: cables, cable decreases, grafting

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Lotus Tee

Wide-neck tee with intarsia, embroidery and stranded colorwork. Cable decreases shape armholes, sleeve caps and neckline; with short-row shoulders and I-cord trim. Shown Nirvana 3-ply "twig". Also could be made in Nirvana espresso, charcoal or earth, or pick your own colors

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn Sunday Knits Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) 3-ply twig, espresso, charcoal or earth: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins, plus 1 20-gm skein each of: Nirvana berry, cedar and wren; Eden (100% merino) curry and rose; and Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) tomato
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions Tapestry needle, double pointed needles, stitch holder
Gauge 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: reading charts, stranded color work, intarsia, cables (for cable decreaes), short rows, grafting, I-cord, embroidery

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Woodland Jacket

Pretty and light as a cloud, fingertip-length cardigan has open lace below and closed lace above with garter stitch trim. Shown in Nirvana 3-ply cedar.

Finished Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 52)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 38", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed): 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins.
Needles: Size 6 US (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, double pointed or cable needle, #1 crochet hook, 4 - 1/2" 2-hole (or shank) buttons to cover
Gauge: 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in lower pattern stitch
Skills needed: reading charts, lace knitting, cables, short rows, grafting, crochet (for buttons only)

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Twisted Vine cardigan

A random twisted vine and a tiny ruffle wrap around the edge of this open front cardigan. Shown in Nirvana charcoal.

Finished Size 34 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn Sunday Knits 3-ply (Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed)): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins.
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions Tapestry needle, cable needle (cn) or double pointed needle (dpn)
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: cables, short rows, grafting, reading charts

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