The Soulshine Cardi is a colorful, cozy, knee-length cardigan with balloon sleeves and an oversized fit. It has a seamless, drop shoulder construction worked flat from the bottom up using stranded colorwork when transitioning between colors and accented throughout with a faux seam. This cardigan is perfect for adding a multicolored splash to any outfit.

Materials:
7 (7, 7, 9, 12)13, 13, 13, 13 skeins Serenity (85% wool / 15% nylon; approx. 150 yds (138 m) / 100 g)
Sample shown in the following colors:
CC1 - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)3, 3, 3, 3 skeins, Marigold
CC2 - 1 (1, 1, 2, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s), Sunshine
CC3 - 1 (1, 1, 2, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s), Electric Lime
CC4 - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s), Parchment
CC5 - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s), Polar Bear
CC6 - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s), Go With The Flow
Optional: CC0 - 1 additional skein, not shown in sample
Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.

Needles:
US 13 (9 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge for magic loop method and additional needles of the same size for your preferred method of small circumference knitting

Gauge:
10 sts and 13 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat, steam blocked (See Pattern Notes for details on making a gauge swatch.)

Finished Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9
43 (47, 51, 55, 59)63, 67, 71, 75” / 107.5 (117.5, 127.5, 137.5, 147.5)157.5, 167.5, 177.5, 187.5 cm chest circumference with 1.75” / 4.5 cm overlap

Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 10-14” / 25.5-35 cm of positive ease at the chest. Sample is shown in a Size 1 on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 11” / 27.5 cm of positive ease

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat