Your ULTIMATE wardrobe staple - this cardi is all about letting the colour & lush wool speak for itself
Just the right amount of oversized with zero frump factor. We have kept it beautifully simple with a slight balloon sleeve and ribbed cuff to jazz it up.
8-22
Level 2 - Beginner
For all the knit and purl peeps - this cardi is an epic way to perfect the basics while stretching you a bit into some new skills.
12-18 hours
Marnie is a size 10 wearing a size 10-12 in Goody Gum Drops
I haven’t knitted in 30 years, and at best my scarves had holes and my jerseys needed help to be put together.
I smashed out this cardigan in two days, during my kids school holidays. Early morning starts and late night finishes, when the kids were in their beds.
I’m so glad I did this, as I had my kids supporting this adventure, cheering me on and appreciating all my milestones, like I do theirs.
It took me several tries to cast on, where I was then happy to continue. I nervously knitted my way through the pattern, always knowing I had video support should I forget how to do something or make a mistake.
Picking up stitches for the sleeves, I had several attempts at, but it’s no big deal to stop and start again with them.
I would highly recommend this cardigan for any stage of knitting ability. As you are so well supported throughout your knitting by the use of QR codes, linked to YouTube clips, I believe anyone can get to grasps with how to do this.
Best of all it’s a NZ business, selling NZ merino wool knit kits, supporting local just feels so right ❤️
I didn’t change anything with this pattern. I just used the lengths for the body and sleeves as stated, and they were perfect for me.
I got the size 14-16 knit kits.
I absolutely loved making this cardi, as a total newbie I loved the easy to watch videos and instruction book. The thick chunky yarn made it easy to see my knits or purls. This cardi is so super warm, perfect for southland weather. I made a size 10/12 and added extra lengths on arms and body.
