What you'll need
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Product Description
Warm summer days paired with overpowering air-conditioning often require a modern woman to become a master of the quick-change. Summer cardigans like Hyacinth help make this possible. The light, delicate sweater provides just enough warmth indoors, while being easy to tuck away when you step back out. The sweet lace accents also add a touch of femininity and style, because who says practical can't be beautiful?
Pattern prerequisites - CO, knit, purl, m1, ssk, k2tog, yo, w&t, BO, basic pattern speak like “work even” and “at the same time”.
Hyacinth Summer Cardigan by Christina Loman
What is Being Made
Hyacinth is a lightweight summer cardigan designed by independent designer Christina Loman. This knitted sweater is engineered for layering during warm weather, providing just enough warmth for indoor air-conditioning while remaining easy to remove and pack away when transitioning outdoors. The cardigan is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished chest measurements from 30.5 inches to 54.5 inches and lengths from 23 to 26 inches depending on size.
Design Features and Styling
The Hyacinth cardigan combines practicality with aesthetic appeal through the incorporation of sweet lace accents that add femininity and visual interest to the garment. This design approach demonstrates that functional wardrobe pieces need not sacrifice style. The garment's lightweight construction and compact packability make it an ideal solution for the modern woman who needs to adapt quickly to fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperatures.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The primary stitch used in the Hyacinth cardigan is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric base. The pattern incorporates lace stitch work as decorative accents throughout the design, adding delicate texture and visual detail to complement the stockinette sections. These lace elements are strategically placed to enhance the garment's feminine aesthetic while maintaining the overall wearability and structure of the piece.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Hyacinth cardigan is worked in KnitPicks Stroll, a 4-ply weight yarn composed of 75% merino and 25% nylon. This fiber blend provides both breathability and durability, with the merino offering temperature regulation and softness while the nylon adds strength and resilience. The yarn yields 230 yards per 50-gram skein. Depending on size, the project requires between 4 and 6 skeins of yarn in the White colorway shown.
Needles and Notions
Construction requires the following needles and notions:
- One set of US #4/3.5mm double-point needles
- One 36-inch US #4/3.5mm circular needle
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch holder (optional) for holding stitches during construction
Gauge and Sizing Information
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 20 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern provides seven size options, allowing knitters to customize the fit for their specific measurements and preferences.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | Christina Loman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Shown in yarn not available on Love Knitting |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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