YOU WILL NEED
◼ Cascade Yarns Superwash 220 (100% wool, 100g/200m)
Yarn A Blue Sapphire (311)
See table for measurements and yarn quantities
1 ball of each:
Yarn B Golden (877)
Yarn C Bitter Chocolate (872)
Yarn D Pumpkin (822)
◼ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook
◼ 4 buttons, 20mm
◼ Stitch markers
For yarn stockists contact
Wool Warehouse 01926 882818
TENSION
14.5 sts and 12 rows measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over htr st using a 5.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
Alternatively, measure tension as 29 sts over 20cm (8in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 84
Bust width a: 42 (47.5: 53: 58.5: 64)cm, 16½ (18¾: 21: 23: 25¼) in
Length b: 56 (56: 58: 58: 60)cm, 22 (22: 22¾: 22¾: 23½) in
Sleeve length c: 37cm, 14¼in
Remind yourself that you can grow wherever you’re planted with a painterly sunflower make worthy of Van Gogh. Blooming lovely!
To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column. * Measured from centre back to hem, so this includes shoulder shaping rows but not neckline trim.
NOTES
The Front, Back and Sleeve Panels are worked bottom up in rows as separate pieces. You can adjust the Sleeve length if necessary at the point mentioned in the pattern.
The Cardi is finished by adding button band, hem and cuff trim, and embroidering chain stitch and French knots over the flower Motifs.
Each flower Motif is worked using the Charts on page 85. Each small square of the Chart represents 1 htr st. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right.
When you work each Chart,
