This design combines the textures of fuzzy yarns with the simplicity of block-printed floral motifs. Additional inspiration came from Lisa Richardson’s young son, whose hand-drawn hearts, scattered across the page, resembled small flowers. A combination of 3-ply wool and airy alpaca bouclé was chosen to add texture and depth to the colourwork pattern, while the bouclé floats carried across the wrong side add warmth and comfort. The relaxed cardigan is designed for easy layering and can be worn as a light jacket in autumn.

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

Recommended ease: 11.75–15.25” / 30–39 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 41.5 (46.75, 51.75, 57, 62) (67.25, 72.25, 77.25)“ / 105.5 (118.5, 131.5, 144.5, 157.5) (170.5, 183.5, 196.5) cm.

Total Length (top of shoulder to hem): 22.5 (23.25, 23.75, 24.75, 25.5) (26, 27, 27.75)“ / 57 (59, 60.5, 63, 64.5) (66, 68.5, 70.5) cm.

Armhole Depth: 8.75 (9, 9.75, 10.25, 11) (11.5, 11.75, 12.5)“ / 22 (23, 24.5, 26, 28) (29, 30, 32) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 17.25 (18, 19.25, 20.25, 22) (22.75, 23.5, 25.25)“ / 44 (45.5, 49, 51.5, 56) (58, 59.5, 64) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 15.25 (15.75, 15.75, 16.25, 16.25) (16.25, 16.25, 16.25)“ / 38.5 (40, 40, 41, 41) (41, 41, 41) cm.

Cuff Circumference: 10.75 (11, 11.5, 11.75, 12.25) (12.25, 12.5, 12.5)“ / 27 (28, 29, 30, 31) (31, 32, 32) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: MC: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) skeins of Jensen Yarn by Isager (100% wool, 137 yds / 125 m – 50 g), in the colourway 7s. Note! Jensen Yarn is sold in both 50 g and 100 g skeins.

CC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) skeins of Bouclé by Isager (100% alpaca, 191 yds / 175 m – 50 g), in the colourway E6s.

Or approx. 750 (845, 945, 1055, 1165) (1270, 1380, 1500) yds / 685 (770, 865, 965, 1065) (1160, 1260, 1370) m of DK-weight yarn (MC) and 385 (440, 495, 565, 615) (675, 735, 805) yds / 349 (400, 450, 515, 560) (615, 670, 735) m of DK-weight bouclé yarn (CC).

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Eden DK or Woodnote DK by Baa Ram Ewe, Laine x Novita DK by Novita, Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK by West Yorkshire Spinners (for MC) and Bubbly Bouclé by Knit Picks or Hoop by World of Wool (for CC).

Needles: 3 pairs of US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 32–47” / 80–120 cm long, US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles 32–47” / 80–120 cm long.

Notions: Stitch holders or waste yarn, 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) buttons 1” / 2.5 cm in diameter.

GAUGE 
23 sts x 25 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Colourwork Patt, after blocking.

24 sts x 32 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 3 x 3 Rib, after blocking.

NOTES 
The cardigan is worked from the 3 x 3 Rib hem up in one piece to the armholes, in a stranded colourwork pattern, with neck shaping. Shoulders are shaped with w&t short rows. The sleeves are picked up around the armhole edge and worked down, again in the stranded colourwork pattern, allowing the length to be adjusted as desired. The sleeves are finished with a 3 x 3 Rib cuff. Optional pockets can be added for extra practicality, or omitted for a cleaner look. Finally, the cardigan is completed with a 3 x 3 Rib buttonband.