Bright Here Bright Now Cardi

Inspired by a vintage concert tee and my nostalgic love of Lisa Frank, Bright Here Bright Now Cardi is a fun & happy oversized cardigan!

CONSTRUCTION

Cardigan is CO and worked flat from the top-down. Increases are worked to shape the neck and shoulders. Sleeve stitches are placed on a holder while Body and Hem are completed. Sleeve stitches are returned to the needles and worked in the round from the underarm to cuff. Stitches are picked up along the CO for collar.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

36 (40, 44, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 61, 65, 68.5, 72.5)” / 90 (100, 110, 121.5, 131.5, 141.5, 152.5, 162.5, 171.5, 181.5) cm

While this design is intended to be worn oversized, a range of sizes has been included so that you can choose your preferred amount of ease in your sweater (ease is NOT built in to the sizes). Sample modeled with 12” / 30.5cm of positive ease, however testers found they preferred an ease range of 4” / 10cm - 10” / 25cm.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% Baby Alpaca, 21% Silk; 174 yards / 160 meters per 100g) in the following:

• MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins OR 270 (316, 373, 463, 522, 619, 696, 868, 984, 1130)yards / 245 (287, 339, 421, 475, 563, 633, 789, 895, 1027)meters of Aran weight yarn

• C1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) OR 116 (132, 152, 170, 189, 201, 220, 237, 248, 266)yards / 105 (120, 138, 155, 172, 183, 200, 215, 225, 242)meters of Aran weight yarn

• C2: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) OR 147 (168, 189, 212, 233, 248, 271, 293, 308, 329)yards / 134 (153, 172, 193, 212, 225, 246, 266, 280, 299)meters of Aran weight yarn

• C3: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) OR 137 (154, 173, 193, 212, 224, 245, 263, 276, 296)yards / 125 (140, 157, 175, 193, 204, 223, 239, 251, 269)meters of Aran weight yarn

• C4: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein OR 48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 77, 83, 89, 93, 99)yards / 44 (49, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 81, 85, 90)meters of Aran weight yarn

• C5: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein OR 93 (105, 116, 129, 141, 150, 162, 174, 182, 193)yards / 85 (95, 105, 117, 128, 136, 147, 159, 165, 175)meters of Aran weight yarn

SAMPLE SHOWN

MC: Blackbird

C1: Electric Boots

C2: Pop Rocks

C3: Sweetie

C4: Sour Apple

C5: Trippy

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 9/5.5mm, 16” / 40cm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer—or size necessary to obtain gauge

• Ribbing Needle: Size US 7/4.5mm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or holders for sleeve stitches

GAUGE

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch with Gauge Needle, worked both flat and in the round, blocked.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.