Inspired by Sashiko, the traditional Japanese quilting style, this oversize, loose fitting cardigan is made in three pieces.

It is knitted in King Cole Riot Chunky, using the intarsia technique, and the colour blending is achieved using two different shades of this variegated yarn with some colours in common. This blending softens the geometric shape and gives a more organic feel to the cardigan. The pattern has extra yarn allowance so that intarsia sections can be started at a similar colour change.

The back and fronts are worked from the bottom up; the sleeves are worked at the same time.