Cruel Summer

Introducing the **Cruel Summer Cardigan**, a breezy and stylish dolman-sleeve layering piece that’s perfect for those hot summer days. This beautiful cardigan is expertly knit using Berroco's luxurious linen-blend yarn, **Chai**, which adds a touch of elegance and comfort to your summer wardrobe. It's the ideal garment to throw on over a tank top or t-shirt, providing the perfect balance of breathability and warmth for transitioning from air-conditioned indoors to sunny outdoors.

The Cruel Summer Cardigan is designed to be both functional and fashionable, featuring a seamless knit construction that is worked from the bottom-up. It showcases a stunning lace mesh stitch pattern along the hem and front bands, adding intricate detailing that enhances its overall charm. To help you master this stitch pattern, I have created a video mini lesson that walks you through the process. This lesson includes tips on reading your knitting to avoid common mistakes, instructions for working the slip stitch edging, and helpful advice for knitting with linen yarn (you'll find a link in the pattern to access the video lesson).

The cardigan is shown in size 2, modeled with approximately 3” (8 cm) of positive ease at the hem (high hip) and about 13” (33 cm) of positive ease at the bust. I highly recommend selecting a size that offers positive ease at both the hem and the bust/chest for a comfortable and stylish fit. For more guidance on how to choose the right size based on these two measurements, be sure to check out my dedicated tips page, which is also linked in the pattern.

Whether you're heading to a summer picnic, a casual beach outing, or just enjoying a leisurely day at home, the Cruel Summer Cardigan is the perfect knitwear addition to elevate your summer looks. Embrace the warmth and style of this delightful layering cardigan! Grab your knitting needles and let’s get started on creating this essential summer wardrobe staple today!