I am so glad cardigans were invented because this item of clothing is perfect for the shoulder seasons. I have had the April Cardigan by Petiteknit in my knitting basket for ages, and I have been working on it on and off over the past little while. The slow process of creating this garment has been so enjoyable and I’m eager to be able to wear it soon.
This design has some interesting elements that I have never knit before. The pattern begins with saddle shoulders at the top and sleeve caps that are shaped simultaneously. This type of design feature provides a neat fit over the shoulders which, in my opinion, makes a garment look well-constructed. I am hoping the fabric puckering at the shoulders will even out when this piece is washed and blocked.
Unlike Petiteknit’s usual style of generous positive ease, the April Cardigan pattern is slightly more fitted and has a wide hem at the bottom. I have swapped out the ribbed button band for a double-knit one instead. The process of knitting a double-knit button band is time consuming but the result will give this cardigan a polished look once I am done. I found a really good video by Kimmie Munkholm to create buttonholes without snipping the yarn and it works like a charm.
The most exciting part is coming up though… choosing buttons!