Alpenglow is a shawl-collar, open-front cardigan with a sunset motif and decorative embroidery detail. The embroidery is a simple, free-style embellishment that adds a bohemian flair to this piece. The name “Alpenglow” means “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains” in German.

Time: 25-30 hrs

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Size: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” finished garment chest circumference, intended

with 2-4” of positive ease.

Gauge: 18 hdc x 12 rows = 4 x 4”

To maximize the color changes in the Colorburst yarn when working the lower body, begin by matching the colors from 2 balls of MC yarn, alternating between them on every other row. This will create a longer color transition in the lower body of the cardigan. After separating for Fronts and Back, continue to work with a single ball of yarn for each section. Work sleeves with a single ball of yarn, starting at a similar place in the color sequence. Cardigan is worked bottom up, in one piece to the underarm. Sunset motif is incorporated onto the Back using an Intarsia or Tapestry Crochet technique. The rest of the cardigan is worked in pieces and sewn together. After adding the shawl collar, embroidery is used around the cuffs and shoulder seams, and Sun rays made with Surface Slip Stitch technique.