Patternum Novum: Kyano Wrap Cardigan

Update 5/24/19: In 2010, I designed this piece and named it the “Kimono Wrap Cardigan” to reflect the inspiration of traditional Japanese clothing styles behind the design. However well-intentioned, this was an act of cultural appropriation for which I am truly sorry. Not being Japanese, and not having educated myself on the deeper cultural meaning and significance to the word “kimono”, I should not have so carelessly used this name. I have therefore renamed the pattern with the Greek word for “cyan” after the pretty green-blue of the yarn I used in the original sample. I would like to thank the folks who took the time to educate me and others on this topic, particularly Emi Ito -- I highly recommend checking out her post here: https://densho.org/my-kimono-is-not-your-couture/ as well as her Instagram stories (@little_kotos_closet) for more.




Kyano Wrap Cardigan - $5 at Knit Picks and Ravelry (no account required).


Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) (The sample is a size S with about 1/2" of negative ease.)
Finished Measurements: 28” (32”, 36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”) bust
Yarn Requirements: Knit Picks Andean Silk (55% Super Fine Alpaca, 23% Silk, 22% Merino Wool; 96 yds per 50g skein), 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins of Merryweather (MC) and 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins of Cranberry (CC) or 840 (960, 1080, 1200, 1320, 1440, 1560) yards of MC and 92 (106, 121, 138, 157, 178, 203) yards of CC of a similar worsted weight yarn
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles
Gauge: 19 stitches x 25 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch



This cardigan features turned hems, both horizontal and vertical, set-in sleeves with belled cuffs, a wrap-around collar, and a linen stitch sash. Indeed, you do have seams and hems to sew up, but I think it gives the sweater some polish. It was designed to be quite fitted, and I would suggest knitting a size up if you'd like a slouchier, more relaxed look.



This sweater was something I designed when I first started knitting "seriously" three years ago (the original was knit in Rowan Kid Classic and can be seen here). I had been meaning to re-knit it and write a pattern since, well, I figured out how to write patterns, and Knit Picks provided the perfect opportunity.



I hope you like it!