
Knit Kit - Amber Meadow
SKU: B72684
The late afternoon sun hung low in the sky, a perfect orb of molten gold that spilled its light over the landscape. I walked along a narrow, winding path that disappeared into a sea of tall grasses. Each blade was tipped with a fiery edge, glowing as if holding a secret flame. The world was hushed, save for the low hum of unseen insects and the soft rustle of my steps. Then, a cool breeze, a gentle whisper from the west, drifted across the open field. It was a single, blissful moment as the air touched my skin, chasing away the day's warmth.
As if on cue, the meadow began to dance. The breeze deepened, and the tall grasses swayed and bent in unison, a silent, graceful performance. I watched as ripples of gold and green flowed across the field, a mesmerizing tide that stretched as far as the eye could see. It was a perfect, fleeting symphony of light and motion, a story told by the wind and the sun. And I was simply there, a quiet witness to the breathtaking beauty of the world.
It was this very moment that inspired the Amber Meadow Cardigan. The peaceful rhythm of the tall grass swaying in the breeze is captured in the delicate all-over lace design, a pattern that seems to flow and dance with every movement. The cool whisper of the wind is reflected in the sleeves and collar, worked in a stockinette—a quiet contrast that grounds the piece. Wearing this cardigan is like wrapping yourself in that golden afternoon, a reminder of a beautiful, blissful moment.
Hello, my fiber friends. I am Makenzie, the yarn loving, cable obsessed, always knitting designer at Hanks And Needles. With one, two, or more patterns always in the works. Yarn is always in hand or close by along with my notebook for the new ideas that come as I work. My love for yarn (and knitting) began in 2000, but became a passion when I taught myself to cable. Now I am constantly looking for new techniques, stitches, fibers, inspiration, and other ways to expand my designs to new heights. I hope you enjoy creating your own Hanks And Needles patterns with Lion Brand Yarn as much as I love designing them. Happy Creating
16 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St on US8/5 mm needle
Lace Rep on US9/5.5 mm needle: 8 sts x 16 rows = 2”/5 cm x 3”/7.5 cm
S (M, L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Body Circumference 47 (49, 55, 57, 63, 65, 71, 73)”/119.4 (124.5, 139.7, 144.8, 160, 165.1, 180.3, 185.4) cm; with folded collar
Sleeve Length 17.25 (18.25, 19.5, 19.5, 19.75, 20.5, 21.5, 21.5)”/43.8 (46.4, 49.5, 49.5, 50.2, 52, 54.6, 54.6) cm
Bottom Hem to Under Arm length: 23”/58.5 cm for all sizes
Armhole depth: 6.75 (7, 7.5, 8.25, 9.25) (10, 10.5, 10.75)” /17 (18, 19, 21, 23.5) (25.5, 27, 27.5) cm
Sweater has 6”/15 cm positive ease in the bust (without collar), no body shaping. Sleeves have 1”/2.5 cm positive ease wrist and increased to a 3”/7.5 cm positive ease.
