Lazy Daisy Cardigan is a classic open front drop shoulder cardigan with a trendy twist with its cropped fit and embroidered daisies. The button band is knit as you go so picking up stitches is minimal with this design! Embroider contrasting daisies for a pop of color or go with a monochromatic cardigan for something more timeless.

Sizes
XS, S, M, (L, XL, 2XL), 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
36, 40, 44, (48, 52, 56), 60, 64, 68 in / 91.4, 101.6, 111.8, (121.9, 132.1, 142.2), 152.4, 162.6, 172.7 cm, including the intended positive ease of 6-8 in / 15-20 cm at the bust

Suggested Yarn
Sample #1 (purple) - knit with Knit Picks Wonderfluff (70% baby alpaca, 23% nylon, 7% merino wool. Bulky weight. 142 yards/50 g) in the colorway Larkspur Heather
Daisies – Knit Picks Biggo in the colorways Bare and Tansy Heather

Sample #2 (white) - knit with Knit Picks Wonderfluff (70% baby alpaca, 23% nylon, 7% merino wool. Bulky weight. 142 yards/50 g) in the colorway Bare
Daisies – Knit Picks Wonderfluff in the colorway Bare

Suggested Needles
Body – 6.0mm (US size 10), 24-60 inches circular needles
Ribbing – 5.5mm (US size 9), 24-60 inches circular needles
or the required needle size to obtain gauge

Materials
Bulky weight yarn, scrap bulky yarn for the daisies, circular needles, additional circular needles (optional), DPNs, stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle, 5.5mm crochet hook (if using crocheted provisional cast on)

Gauge
14 stitches & 22 rows = 4” stockinette stitch worked flat, blocked

Yardage
640, 710, 852, (897, 1050, 1185), 1335, 1475, 1570 yards / 585, 649, 779, (820, 960, 1084), 1221, 1349, 1436 m
~30-50g of bulky scrap yarn for the daisies

If you plan on adding length to the body, please note that you will need additional yardage.