Popcorn Waffles Cardigan

A classic little cardigan with a great texture - part brioche, part cable, all lovely!

Measurements of finished sweater at chest: 32.5 (36, 39, 42.5) (46, 49, 52.5) (56, 59, 62.5)"
Recommended ease - 0-6"

Yarn: Sunday Knits Heaven (cashmere) or any of our 3 ply yarns: Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 6 (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12) skeins.

Shown in Heaven charcoal.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 42 rows = 4" in pattern stitch using US size 4 needles.

Skills used: Brioche techniques, cables and cable decreases (all techniques are explained).

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Dijon Forêt

Garter stitch and brioche in a sweet little knitted jacket.

Measurements of finished sweater at chest: 31 (33, 36, 39)(42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62)"
Recommended ease - 2-3""

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds per 50g skein): Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 9 (9, 10, 11)(12, 13, 15)(16, 18, 20) skeins.

Shown in Angelic dijon.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows = 4" in garter st using size US 5 needles.

Skills used: Basic brioche, cable cast-on, knitted cast-on, yarnover short rows, reading charts.

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Tapestry II

Luscious cabling in a worsted weight yarn. Knit from the bottom, with set-in sleeves.

Measurements of finished sweater at chest: 28 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53)"
Recommended ease - 1-3""

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds per 50g skein): Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 15) skeins.

Shown in Angelic smoke.

Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows = 4" in St st using US size 7 needles.

Skills used: Lace knitting, cables, reading charts.

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Nordica Rustic

Color + Texture = Fun Knitting in this Bojus-inspired cardigan with a nubby brioche body.

Finished Sweater sizes: 34 (37, 41, 45, 48, 53, 56)". Shown in size 37 on dress form with 1" ease. Recommended ease: 0-4".

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted-weight) yarn: Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins main color, plus 1 20-gm (99 yd) skein in each of 6 contrast colors.
Shown in Brigadoon stone.

Gauge: 23 stitches and 24 rows = 4" in stranded stockinette stitch using US size 7 needles.

Techniques used: Reading colorwork charts, stranded knitting combining knit and purl stitches, basic brioche stitches, pick up and knit.

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Anything Goes

A go-to classic cardigan with impeccable fit and fine details.

Finished sweater chest sizes: 32.5 (34.5, 37, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 53)".
Recommended ease: -1 to +3" ease.
Shown in size 37 worn with 1.5" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarn: Heaven (100% cashmere), Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Shown in Eden apricot.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 33 rows = 4" in St st using US size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Tubular cast on, cable decreases, short rows, crochet slip stitch.

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Aloe Vera

A classicly-style cardigan with gorgeous lace and charming details.

Finished sweater chest sizes: 32.5 (34.5, 37, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 53)"
Recommended ease: -2 to +2" ease.
Shown in size 32.5 worn with -1" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarn: Heaven (100% cashmere), Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Shown in Heaven ash.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4" in St st using US size 4 needles.

Techniques used: Tubular cast on, reading charts, lace knitting (pattern worked on both RS and WS of fabric), cable decreases, short rows, crochet slip stitch.

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Rain Falling on Cedars

Top down one piece cardigan in a relaxed shape, with slant pockets and a knockout collar

Finished sweater chest sizes: 36 (39, 42, 45, 48, 52, 56, 60)"
Recommended for bust sizes: 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 48, 52, 56)" worn with 3-5" ease." ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds per 50g skein): Angelic (merino angora), Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) skeins.

Shown in Angelic moth.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 27 rows = 4" in St st using US size 7 needles.

Skills used: Lace knitting, short rows, pick up and knit.

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The Princess & the Seed

Little fitted jacket with princess-style shaping, seed stitch side panels and lots of charming details.

Finished sweater sizes: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 49)"
Shown in size 37 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds per 50g skein): Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Angelic (merino angora) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10) skeins.

Shown in Nirvana charcoal.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 25 rows = 4" in St st using US size 8 needles.

Skills used: Attached I-cord, short rows (explained), 3-needle bind off.

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Ginkgo & Lotus

Folkloric princess-style fitted jacket with stranded pocket and cuffs, intarsia front panels.

Finished measurements: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. 0 to +3" of positive ease recommended. Sweater shown measures 37", worn with 3" ease on model, 1" ease on dress form.

Yarn: Main Color (MC) Sunday Knits Nirvana 5 ply (92% merino, 8% cashmere; ) in Brigadoon blackish: 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10) skeins;
with colorwork in light sport weight - two strands worked together to blend the colors ... very painterly.

Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US 8 needles.

Skills used: Intarsia, embroidery, short rows, reading color charts.

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Tuesday's Child

A classic cable and seed stitch cardigan with a whittled back waist, mitered neckband and tidy buttonholes. Timeless!

Finished Sizes: 33¹/₂ (35¹/₂, 37¹/₄, 40, 44¹/₄, 47³/₄, 51¹/₂, 55)".
Sweater shown is size 40 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 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) 50-gm skeins (shown in Eden lake).

Needles: US sizes 6 (4.0 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm).

Gauge: 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in seed stitch using larger needle.

Skills: Reading simple cable charts. short rows (explained), cable cast on (for buttonholes.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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;
with six colors for birds and leaves in light sport weight - two strands worked together to blend the colors ... very painterly.

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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photograph: Mårten Ivert
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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

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photograph: Caroline Bergeron

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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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