“The slip stitch pattern used for this design adds visual and textural interest, whilst working with just one colour at a time,” explains designer Kath Andrews.

The cardigan is worked flat with the body worked in one piece. Once the sleeves and body are finished, the striped garter stitch cuffs are added to the sleeves, which are then seamed and joined to the body. The button band is added last and includes detailed shaping to create mitred corners at the front and to allow it to lie comfortably around the neck.

Yarn
West Yorkshire Spinners, Elements DK (60% Tencel Lyocell, 40% Falkland Island Wool; 112m/122yds per 50g ball)
A Golden Sands (1099); 3 (4:5:6:7) x 50g balls
B Sweet Nectar (1143); 1 (1:1:1:1) x 50g balls
C Watermelon (1145); 1 (1:1:1:1) x 50g balls

Needles
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long
3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 120cm long (for border and cuffs)

Notions
8 stitch markers
5 (6, 6, 6, 7) x 15mm buttons
Sewing needle
Sewing thread to match Yarn A
2 stitch holders or waste yarn