Sunrise Cardigan

Sunrise Cardigan by Simone Francis

Find the pattern in issue 61 of Inside Crochet.

A simple hairpin technique is used to create a vintage look cardigan, inspired by plaits and braids.

MATERIALS
● Excelana 4 Ply, 70% Exmoor Blueface wool, 30% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 50g/159m/174yds
Shade: Dark Mandarin x 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
● Boye Expandable Hairpin Loom
● 13 (13, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14) 1.5cm/½in buttons
● Six large stitch markers

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply yarn to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 18tr and 10 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Simone loves to crochet every day, finding inspiration in fashion, art and nature. Her designs can be found at www.ravelry.com/designers/simone-francis.