Spring is in the air and it is the perfect time for the Love Letter Cardi! This lovely style is knit top down with stunning design features such as set-in sleeves, a cropped body, lacy ruffled collar, and pleated sleeves with a finished picot edge. Wildflower mini skeins are used to finish the edges of the lace collar, as well as striped throughout the sleeves to keep them lightweight and cool. The entire body is worked seamlessly except for the lace collar and sleeve pleats. This flattering cardi is perfect for styling with a sundress or all the warmer weather clothes!

Please make sure to check out our project page for this style to see the Love Letter Cardi on a beautiful range of bodies!

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Knitter

Needle Size:

Size US 17 (12 mm) 32” / 81.2 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge for the body and collar, and for working the sleeves using the magic loop method (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurements:

30 (34, 38, 42, 46)50, 54, 58, 62” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)127, 137, 147.5, 157.5 cm

Recommended to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive ease at the bust, depending on your preferred fit.

Gauge:

7.5 sts and 11 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using Spun Cloud, steam-blocked

Materials:

Main Color (MC): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)3, 3, 4, 4 skeins Spun Cloud Yarn (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) shown in Lavender Dust

Contrast Colors (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)1, 2, 2, 2 Wildflower Mini Skein sampler kit(s) (approx. 85 yds / 170g) - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein shown in Bon Vivant colorway

Pattern Designer: Laurel Gervitz