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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)" knit Mixed Media
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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
knit Ginkgo & Lotus
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or pattern download ...
knit Chutes & Ladders
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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.
Available as a kit or pattern download ...
knit Tuesday's Child
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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).
Available as a kit or pattern download
knit Mia Francesca
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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.
Available as a kit or pattern download
knit Aurora Canyon
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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
knit PattiAnn
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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
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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. Chest sizes: 30 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)"
Sweater is worked in one piece from the top down.
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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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Garden Party
Open front cardigan knit in a simple lace pattern with easy garter-stitch ruffles worked as you go. To fit chest sizes: 28 (311/2, 35, 39, 441/2, 491/2, 541/2)"
Sweater is worked in one piece from the top down.
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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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. To fit chest sizes: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
Sweater is worked in one piece in a modular fashion.
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).
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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
or in a kit
knit It's the Berries
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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
or in a kit
knit Tapestry
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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. knit Milkweed
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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download
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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.
Available as a kit or a pattern download -
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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.
knit Buntings
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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).
knit Acorns
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
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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)
Available as a kit or pattern download
knit Kelmscott
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
Available as a kit or as a pdf download -
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
Available as a kit or pattern download
knit Twisted Vine