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The inspiration behind this stunning lotus-covered colourwork cardigan comes from the exquisite Tibetan Cloud yarn by Myak Fibers, which offers a tranquil knitting experience reminiscent of the serene landscapes. It feels as though you are being transported to a happy place where delicate lotus flowers bloom in quiet beauty.

This cardigan is worked top down in the round, featuring a steek at the centre of front. If you’re wondering whether you can create a sweater instead of a cardigan, the answer is — it depends on the size you choose. Due to the large pattern repeat, certain sizes do not allow enough space for complete repeats. I’ve utilised the cardigan opening as a workaround to provide a natural break that allows the use of partial repeats on the sides. For those fitting into odd-numbered sizes, the resulting partial repeats may not look as nice in a pullover.

A detailed pattern deep-dive video is available on our YouTube channel. This video covers the construction, techniques, and possible customisations in greater detail.

Let the Pink Lotus Cardigan add a touch of zen to your wardrobe—a piece that beautifully embodies the serenity and the timeless elegance of the lotus.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest circumference:

• 92 (104.5, 114, 123, 132, 143, 152, 163, 172) cm
• 37 (42, 45.5, 49.25, 53, 57.25, 61, 65.25, 69)”

Designed to be worn with 10-15 cm / 4-6” positive ease around the chest.
To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer’s chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned garment that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

Yarn: Sport weight, depending on the length of the pullover and shaping options, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC):

• 815 (890, 960, 1030, 1110, 1190, 1265, 1355, 1425) m
• 895 (975, 1050, 1125, 1210, 1300, 1385, 1480, 1555) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

• 315 (350, 380, 410, 440, 475, 500, 535, 565) m
• 345 (385, 415, 450, 480, 515, 550, 585, 615) yds

Yardage is based on the straight fit option.

Yarns used in sample (size 2, with waist shaping) is mYak Tibetan Fibers Tibetan Cloud (100% Tibetan Wool; 300 m 328 yds / 100 g): 3 skeins of Passiflora as main colour (MC), 2 skeins of Cherry Blossom as contrast colour (CC).

Gauge: 24 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round on larger needles, blocked.

Suggested needles:

• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.25 mm (US 1) circulars 60 cm / 24” long for button bands

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers or bobby pins, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle, 5-6 25 mm / 1” buttons.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, short rows, stranded knitting, lifted increases, ladderback jacquard (optional).

Notes: The cardigan is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down with steek stitches added in the middle. The cardigan offers an option to move sleeves towards the back to accommodate relatively larger busts, and optional waist shaping instructions.

After the body and sleeves are finished, collar stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in 1x1 rib to double height, folded and then attached to the base. 1x1 rib button bands with one-row buttonholes are added before securing and cutting the cardigan open.