Midsummer Meadow Cardigan by ZwitchZ

Midsummer Meadow Cardigan

by ZwitchZ
Knitting
August 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1400 - 1500 yards (1280 - 1372 m)
8 - 14 UK / 4 - 10 US / 36 - 42 EU
English
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The Midsummer Meadow Cardigan wasn’t a planned design, it was just a fun play with different colours and knitting techniques, mixing them up in unexpected colour-ways and patterns.

I have included a lot of visuals as well for the different techniques.
It’s a very colourful pattern.

Big Thank you to all the reddit knitters for the lovely and supportive comments, and encouragement to make / write up the pattern for this beauty.

Yarn

Drops Paris by Drops
100% non-mercerized cotton, Aran weight yarn
This yarn is perfect for hot and humid days, breathes well,
and it’s especially good for people with sensitive skin.
Purchased it from => https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-paris-all-colours 13 Colours used:
102/Spray Blue x 3
103/Dark Wash x 2
29/Light Ice Blue x 1
21/Light Mint Green x 1
27/Peach x 1
35/Vanilla x 2
01/Apricot x 1
60/Dark Old Pink x 1
62/Sage x 1
63/Desert Rose x 1
64/Amethyst x 1
65/Rust x
166/Plum x 1

Sizing
This is an ‘oversized’ Cardigan and fits sizes :
8 - 14 UK / 4 - 10 US / 36 - 42 EU
It was tested on women’s size 14UK and fits really well.
I have also included notes on how to make the sleeves shorter, and if you want to make it larger or more fitted.

Flat measurements:
From underarm to underarm across the Bust = 23 inches / 58,5 cm
From underarm to waist/hips = 21 inches / 53.4 cm
Shoulder to shoulder = 22 inches / 56 cm
Sleeve from underarm to cuffs = 17 inches / 43,3 cm

This Cardigan is knitted flat in pieces and stitched/sewn together with tapestry needles.

No need for ‘blocking’ or steaming, just loving the organic shape.