Joyce Cardigan

If you’ve ever admired the beautiful designs of self-striping sock yarns and wondered how to incorporate those delightful stripes into a sweater, the Joyce Cardigan is the perfect solution for you! This charming cardigan is thoughtfully designed with four intarsia panels on each front and seven intarsia panels on the back, each varying in width. These narrow panels allow the self-striping yarn to work its magic, creating stunning, neat horizontal stripes that are sure to turn heads. Featuring a classic and simple silhouette, the Joyce Cardigan comes with ¾-length sleeves, a comfortable crew neck, and a straight fit that effortlessly complements vibrant yarns without overwhelming them.

The unique intarsia panels create a mixed stripe appearance when knit using the same colorway of self-striping yarns, specifically designed to align with Felicinni’s distinctive stripe sequences. This makes it possible to achieve complete stripes on all the central panels of the cardigan. Instead of juggling multiple balls of the same self-striping colorway, you can also explore creativity by using different solid colors for each panel or a combination of self-striping and solids. For those looking for a more streamlined look, you can easily eliminate the intarsia panels altogether, resulting in a simple yet stylish lightweight cardigan that's versatile for any wardrobe.

The Joyce Cardigan is knit in pieces and then seamed together, allowing for easier management of multiple yarn strands while you work. The body maintains a straight shape without any waist shaping, featuring armhole and crew-neck shaping for a tailored fit. The ¾-length, set-in sleeves are knit flat, and then seamlessly eased into the armholes for comfort and style. After finishing the seaming process, stitches are picked up and knit for the button bands and neckband, enhancing the overall appearance. To complete the design, 1x1 rib edgings are incorporated throughout, using a single yarn that will add an element of random pooling for extra texture and visual interest.