Kits for this Cardi will be available for purchase on Knitcollage.com February 12, 2020.

The Carpe Diem Cardi is a fun easy-to-wear cardigan that’s quick to knit. Knit from the bottom up, in pieces, and then seamed, it features a reverse stockinette stitch front showing off all the bits of hand spun magic and little trinkets that pop up as you knit along with our stunning Dreamland yarn. The back carries on with the reverse stockinette and also incorporates colorwork and an optional embroidery overlay. The colors are all tied together in the sleeves which feature a fun chevron stripe pattern just to keep it interesting. The cardigan is meant to be worn a bit more fitted to the body than some of our other patterns. You can style it with or without the buttons, anything goes. After all, carpe diem!

Pattern details:

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9 36 (40, 42, 46, 50)54, 58, 62, 66” / 91.5 (101.5, 106.5, 117, 127)137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5 cm bust circumference, intended to be worn with approximately 5-7” / 12.5-18 cm of positive ease.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Knitter

Needle Size: Size 17 (12mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle

Size 19 (15 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle

Although you don’t actually knit any portion of this sweater in the round, we like the length of these needles for knitting back and forth with our super bulky yarns. Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge; note that the smaller needle should be approx. 2 US sizes / 3 mm smaller than the larger needle when gauge is met. Tapestry needle Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn Locking stitch markers (Size 1 only) Optional 4, 1 ½ inch buttons (Buttons available at www.knitcollage.com) Optional coordinating floss or thread and sewing needle for attaching buttons.

Gauge: Body of Sweater: 6 sts and 9 rows = 4” / 10 cm in reverse stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles with both Spun Cloud and Dreamland, taken after blocking. Sleeves: 10.75 sts and 8 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Zig-Zag pattern worked flat on larger needle with Spun Cloud, taken after blocking.

Materials: Spun Cloud (super bulky; approx. 100 yds / 92 m per 200 g; 100% wool). Model shown in: Honeysuckle (MC): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skeins 1 skein each of Antique Mauve (Color A), Twig (Color B) and Love Cloud (Color C) Dreamland (super bulky; approx. 35-40 yds / 32-37 m per 125 g). Model shown in Chelsea Morning (Color D): 4 (4, 4, 4, 5)5, 5, 5, 5 skeins.

Size 17 (12mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle

Size 19 (15 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle

Tapestry needle Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn Locking stitch markers (Size 1 only)

Optional 4, 1 ½ inch buttons (Buttons available here)

Optional coordinating floss or thread and sewing needle for attaching buttons

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat