Rey (you know, from Star War’s The Force Awakens, just in case you don’t have a house full of children who live and breathe everything from a Galaxy far, far away……), captivated me from the first time I saw her on the screen. She was strong, fierce, yet kind, a survivor who defeats all odds, and the best dressed gal in the Universe if you ask me! Her wardrobe exudes functionality in a defeat all odds for survival kind of way, while remaining super fashionable. This Nine Stones colorway that Stephanie at Space Cadet has created immediately reminded me of Rey’s neutral, yet lovely wardrobe and I knew that I finally found my Jedi cardigan. Not to mention, the drape on the Oriana (isn’t that a perfect name too?) base? Perfection for that desert dwelling duster that is the difference in survival and being taken down by the sun!

I HIGHLY recommend using the Oriana yarn from SpaceCadet to knit this piece, it is the PERFECT pair, and this is such a unique yarn, that it really makes the results stunning! You can find the yarn right here

Sizes: 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)”/81.5 (89, 96.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 127, 134.5) cm (Note: Cardigan is meant to be worn open, so choose a size that is closest to your chest measurement)

Finished Chest Circumference: 35 (38, 39.5, 42, 44.25, 46, 47.5, 50.25)” /89 (96.5, 100.5, 106.5, 112.5, 117, 120.5, 127.5) cm.

Gauge: 22 sts/24 Rows= 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, after washing and blocking (Note: This yarn will continue to grow as it dries, so your finished blocking gauge very well may end up being a smidge bigger than your swatch! Don’t worry, the drape is what makes this piece magical!)

Yarn: Space Cadet,Oriana 8-ply, 90% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Nylon, 3.5 oz, 100 g, 420 yards/100 g, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins in Nine Stones.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm or 24”/ 60 cm circular needle (or your preferred method to work a large number of sts flat) and dpns. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions: 4 stitch markers, 2 stitch markers in a different color, tape measure, tapestry needle, waste yarn.