JuniperMoonJ7-02 Natsu Cardigan with Zooey Juniper Moon Pattern

Natsu is a lightweight summer cardigan knitting pattern by Mari Chiba for Juniper Moon Farm (J7-02). Natsu is Japanese for summer, and the design was inspired by the light layers women in Japan wear to stay covered in the heat.

It is knit from the top down in a cotton-linen yarn, with a contrast colour.

• Craft: Knitting
• Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X): bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)"; length 25¾ (26½, 27¼, 28½, 30, 32, 33¼)"
• Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey (DK weight cotton-linen blend): 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls main colour and 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls contrast
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles and 32" circular
• Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in stockinette in the round
• Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle
• Format: Printed pattern

Good for: a light cover-up for warm weather.