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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.

Finished Sizes designed with 6”/15 cm of positive ease
Finished Sweater 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 collar.

Gauges
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

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn; 1155 (1221, 1366, 1440, 1593) (1705, 1852, 1897) yds/1056 (1116, 1249, 1317, 1457) (1559, 1696, 1735) m
Sample Used: Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease 620; 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 197 yds/ 180 m; 3 oz/85 g; 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10) hanks in Oxford Grey 152

Needles
* US7/4.5 mm 24”/60 cm circular minimum
needle or DPN for cuffs and hem; and
40”/100 cm circular needle for collar;
or size needed to obtain gauge
* US8/5 mm 24”/60 cm circular needle
minimum or DPN for sleeves; or size
needed to obtain gauge
* US9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm circular needle minimum
for body; or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
2 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools Stitch holder or waist yarn

Skills Needed
Basic Knitting Skills
Increasing and decreasing
Seaming
Picking up stitches

Note: pattern has been redesigned from its original version - seen in mustard yellow. You will get both versions with download. The 2025 version - seen in charcoal - has Stockinette sleeves, I added ribbing to the sleeves and the body, and the collar is now worked in 1x1 rib.