Contains:
- The Sunbird Cardigan is designed to be worn with 4-8” of positive ease. Sample shown in size 1 on a 33” bust.
- The cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece to underarm.
- The sleeves are picked up after the body of the cardigan is made.
- Short rows are incorporated into the shaping the shoulders of the cardigan.
- Measurements are provided in cm and inches
Materials you need at home:
- Main body: US 10 (6 mm) or size needed to meet gauge, 24" (61 cm) needles or length preferred.
- Sleeves: US 10 (6 mm) or size needed to meet gauge for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs).
- Ribbing: US 9 (5.5 mm) or 1 size smaller than gauge needle circular needles, 24” (61 cm) length preferred.
- Ribbing for Sleeves: US 9 (5.5 mm) or 1 size smaller than gauge needle for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs).
- 2 - Stitch marker, Darning needle, Scissors, Waste yarn, 2 row counters (if desired)
I’ve always wanted a winter version of the Summer Kimono and I finally put my thoughts into action. For the Sunbird cardigan, I adopted the back panel design from the Summer Kimono, added some short rows for shoulder shaping and a shawl collar for that extra cozy feeling. Knit with the softest yarn, this cardigan is sure to be a staple in your winter wardrobe. The body of the cardigan is made in one piece from the bottom-up and divided at the underarms. The shoulders are seamed together before the sleeves are picked up from the body of the cardigan. The shawl collar is picked up along the neckline of the cardigan with short rows shaping for the shawl collar.
Naluknits
"Nalu" (pronounced nah-loo), is the Hawaiian word for the ocean's waves. The Hawaiian saying, 'Nalu it', translates to 'go with the flow'. As every person who learns to swim in the ocean knows, you don’t fight the waves, you ride them.
My goal is to design knitwear patterns that go with the flow.