Tai Chi

Graceful cables with raglan sleeves, a subtle high-low hemline, and a pretty honeycomb border.

Measurements of finished sweater at chest: 37 (39, 41, 44) (47, 51, 55)"
Recommended ease - 2-6"

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, 9, 10) (11, 12, 14) skeins.

Shown in Angelic smoke.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in St st using US size 6 needles.

Skills used: Lace knitting, cables, reading charts, cable cast-on, sewn bind-off (recommended).

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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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Capture a Cozy Moment

A scrumption brioche border meets classic garter stitch in this super cozy version of Capture the Moment.

Garment sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL),
Recommended for chest sizes: 28-32 (32-38, 38-44, 44-50, 50-56, 56-60)".
Shown in size M. The fit is as for poncho - very loose.

Yarn: Any Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted-weight) yarn: Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18) skeins.
Shown in Angelic smoke.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 34 rows = 4" in garter st using US size 6 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast on, basic brioche stitches, reading charts, pick up and knit, yarnover-type short-rows (explained).

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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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Capture the Moment

You'll reach for this sleeveless open-front cardigan with its lovely reversible border again and again. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, with optional knit-in slant pockets.

Garment sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL),
Recommended for chest sizes: 28-32 (32-38, 38-48, 48-54, 54-58)".
Shown in size M.

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

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4" in St st using US size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast on, pick up and knit, short rows, increases & decreases.
Border stitch pattern in both charted and written formats.

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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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Mixed Media

Two ribs are better than one in this artful cardigan with long sleeves and deeply scalloped front edges. Knit side to side in one piece.

For chest sizes: 31-33 (33-35, 35-37, 37-39, 39-43, 43-47, 51-55)"
Shown in size 35-37, worn with 0-2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds per 50g skein): Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Angelic (merino angora) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.

Shown in Eden twig.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in k1-p1 rib using US size 7 needles.

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

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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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The Secret Life of Trees

Leaves and branches meld in a light weight ribs and lace cardigan.

Finished sweater sizes: 31 (36, 41, 46, 51, 56)"
Shown in size 36 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds per 50g skein): Eden (merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Angelic (merino angora) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.

Shown in Eden mist.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in St st using US size 6 needles.

Skills used: Lace knitting, reading charts, attached I-cord (explained).

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Madam Secretary

Simple garter stitch batwing shrug worked in a fun folded shape.

Finished sweater sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)"
to fit chest sizes 28-32 (33-36, 37-40, 41-44, 45-48, 49-54, 55-60)". Shown in size S.

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

Shown in Angelic smoke.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 34 rows = 4" in garter using US size 7 needles.

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

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New Old Town

Modular sweater with lace-stitch border, horizontal yokes, decorative attached edging and optional pocket(s) in either hip or tunic length.

Finished sweater sizes: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)".
-2 to +2" ease recommended. Shown in hip-length, size 36 worn with 0" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 per 50g skein): Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins for hip length or 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14) for tunic length.

Shown in Eden bronze.

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

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

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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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Lovesee Road

Relaxed-fitting, pocketed, shawl-collared cardigan in a pretty basketweave rib, with a textured rib shawl collar.

Finished sweater sizes: XS (S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL)".
Recommended for chest sizes 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-53, 53-58). Shown in size M/L on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply worsted-weight yarn (137 yd per 50g skein): Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 9 (10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
Shown in Eden twig.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 29 rows = 4" in pattern stitch using US size 7 needles

Skills used: Tubular cast on (preferred), short rows, 3-needle bind off.

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Lithia Park

A great go-to shape this season with its high-low hem and honeycomb stitch shawl collar, Lithia Park is knit from the top down in a seamless, modular fashion.

Finished sweater sizes: 34 (36, 38, 41, 44, 48, 52, 56)".
-1 to +3" ease recommended. Shown in size 34 worn with 1" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply worsted-weight yarn (137 yd per 50g skein): Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.

Shown in Eden red.

Gauge: 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in St st using US size 6 needles

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

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Piano Lessons

A wide shawl collar wraps all around and behind in this cardigan with a pretty "scales" stitch pattern and raglan shaping.

Finished sweater sizes: 31 (34, 38, 42, 46, 51, 56)" closed circumference.
-2 to +2" ease recommended. Shown in size 34 worn with 1" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply worsted-weight yarn (137 yd per 50g skein): Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16) skeins.

Shown in Nirvana earth.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 25 rows = 4" in St st using US size 7 needles

Skills used: Provisional cast on, pick up and knit, cable decreases (explained), knitting lace (RS of fabric only).

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Vashon Island

Lacey, easy-fitting sweater with a nautical collar, wide neckline, long cabled sleeves and a dramatic faux cable slanting across the back.

Finished sweater sizes: 36 (38, 40, 43, 46, 50, 53)".
2-6" ease recommended. Shown in size 40 worn with 6" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 per 50g skein): Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Shown in Angelic smoke.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4" in St st using US size 5 needles

Skills used: Reading charts, lace worked on both right and wrong sides of fabric, cables, simple short rows (explained).

knit Vashon Island

Santa Fe

Pueblo stripes in a waterfall-front cardigan.

To fit chest sizes: 32-36 (36-40, 40-48, 48-53, 53-58)"

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)in 16 colors. Total yardage required: 1075 (1215, 1435, 1725, 2060, 2450, 2885) yds.

Shown in Earth & Sky colorway, size 36-40 on a 36" dress form

Gauge: 25 stitches and 30 rows = 4" in St st using US size 5 needles

Skills used: Splicing colors and joining colors in the round (resources linked), short rows (explained), 3-needle bind off (explained).

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Chutes & Ladders

Waterfall front cardigan with a drop-stitch cable border ... tres chic!

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

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 11 (12, 13, 15, 16, 18) 50-gm skeins (shown in Brigadoon granite).

Needles: US sizes 8 (5 mm) and 6 (4.0 mm).

Gauge: 17 stitches and 23 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch using larger needle.

Skills: Cables, cable decreases (explained), dropped stitches.

Pattern include: Stitch patterns in both charted and written formats, schematics, glossary.

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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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Adam's Ribs long-sleeved wrap

Adam’s Ribs is a unique wandering-rib stitch pattern that’s completely reversible, with a soft scallop and nice drape - perfect for this blanket-style wrap sweater with long slender sleeves; worked in an unusual side-to-side construction.

To fit chest sizes: 28-32 (XS), 33-37 (S), 38-42 (M), 43-46 (ML), 47-51 (L) and 52-56 (XL)"

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (light worsted weight: 137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein) in Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed). 8 (10, 12, 14, 15, 16) skeins

Shown in Nirvana cedar, size S on a 36" dress form

Gauge: 17 stitches and 24 rows = 4" in pattern stitch with size 8 US needles

Skills used: short rows (explained), provisional cast on, sewn bind off.

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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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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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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.

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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.

knit Milkweed

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.

knit Eve's Ribs

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.

knit Buntings

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

knit Acorns

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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

knit Poplar & Elm

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)

knit Kelmscott

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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

knit Little Riding hoodie

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.

knit Twisted Vine