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Hanging Sun is a crochet haori-style cardigan, open front with airy mesh stitch pattern, perfect for cool seasons.

I started designing this cardigan when I was waiting a midnight transfer flight in Bangkok airport. While I was making this cardigan, an image of the sun hanging close to the horizon came to my mind. It was beautiful and a reminder of my very first unforgettable trip after the pandemic.

Simple and enjoyable

The construction is straight-line without shaping, offering lots of positive ease. Since it has no waistline, Hanging Sun is considered as a unisex garment.
The stitch pattern is easy to follow and enjoyable to make.

Various instructions

Pattern is provided with written instruction, chart, photo tutorial for the special techniques and video tutorials.

Color options

The pattern has been tested with solid colors with great results. It shall also look wonderful with tonal or speckled yarns.
If you’re using variegated or self-stripping yarns, making a swatch to make sure you’re pleased with the result beforehand is probably a good idea.

Basic information

Difficulty: intermediate

Size: S (M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) for bust measurement up to 85 (90, 100) (110, 120, 130) cm, 33.4 (35.4, 39.3) (43.3, 47.2, 51)” with approx 30 cm (12”) positive ease.

Finished size:

• Body width (laying flat) 53 (55, 61) (66, 72, 77) cm, 20.8 (22.8, 24) (26, 28.3, 30.3) “.
• Body circumference (front opening omitted) 100 (105, 116) (126, 137, 147) cm, 39.3 (41.3, 45.6) (49.6, 54, 57.8) “.
• Sleeve circumference 39 (39, 43) (47, 51, 55) cm, 15.4 (15.4, 17) (18.5, 20, 21.6) “.
• Body length 59 (61, 63) (67, 71, 75) cm, 23.2 (24, 24.8) (26.4, 28, 29.5) “.

Estimated Yardage
850 (976, 1120) (1270, 1420, 1570) m, 930 (1067, 1225) (1389, 1553, 1717) yards, approx 6 (6, 7) (8, 9, 10) balls.
Actual usage may vary individually.