Dreamland Cardi Pattern

Meet the Dreamland Cardi. This beautiful design highlights our unique, hand-sun Dreamland yarn so wonderfully.  A perfect sweater for any occasion, the Dreamland cardi is a piece of wearable art that has an oversized, comfy fit to keep you warm and stylish. It is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, the back and front pieces are seamed, and sleeves are worked in the round. This is a simple cardigan for beginners as the stitches are basic to allow for the yarn to shine.  Pattern details: Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Knitter Needle Size: Size US 19 (15 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge  Size US 19 (15 mm) double pointed needles or additional needles as desired for your preference of small circumference knitting  Gauge: 5.75 sts and 9 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st worked flat, unblocked 5.5 sts and 9 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st worked flat, blocked Note:  Gauge can vary slightly based on the type of Dreamland yarn used. Finished Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 46 (52, 58, 64, 68, 74)” / 117 (132, 147.5, 162.5, 173, 188) cm bust circumference.  Recommended to be worn with 14-20” / 35.5-51 cm or more of positive ease. The fit of this cardi is up to you and your own personal preference.  If you want it to have less positive ease, then size down, and if you want an oversized fit, then size up.  Note that the sleeves are more fitted when compared to the body ease; consider all aspects of the garment size before choosing your final size.  Boho Dance sample is shown in a size 4 on a 36” / 91.5 cm bust with 28” / 71 cm of positive ease, and Court and Spark/Case of You sample is shown in a size 4 on a 32” / 80 cm bust with 32” / 80 cm of positive ease. Materials:   8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins Dreamland Yarn (100% wool, approx. 35 yds / 125 g) Samples shown in Boho Dance, and Court and Spark/A Case of You combos. Pattern Designer: Laurel Gervitz Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Dreamland Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!