The Linden Cardigan by Melody Hoffmann is an easy-to-wear wardrobe staple for the cooler months, and we love how it comes together with woolly Sølje to make a lightweight and beautifully textured garment. Linden was designed in collaboration with Melody's patrons, giving her a design challenge that resulted in a cardigan that's a pleasure to knit up and wear for years to come.
Knit with Hillesvåg Sølje, a fingering weight Norwegian wool spun from pelt sheep—a heritage breed known for its fine, silky fibers and natural luster. Sølje is soft, airy, and warm without heaviness. It's ideal for textured patterns with beautiful stitch definition, and we've put together a variety of colorways for you to choose from.
This Yarn Set Includes:
- 3-6x 100g skeins of Hillesvåg Ulvarefabrikk Sølje (select size and colorway)
- The Woolly Thistle Large Project Tote
- The Woolly Thistle stitch marker *selection varies
The pattern is not included for this yarn set and must be purchased directly from the designer on Ravelry: Linden Cardigan by Melody Hoffmann
Construction note from Ravelry: The cardigan is worked flat as the texture features a slipped stitch in garter stitch. So it goes very fast because there’s minimal purling involved. The button band is worked at the same time as the rest of the body, so there’s no stitches to pick up afterwards. My favorite part (and the most challenging to figure out in terms of designing) is the next shaping, which is done using German short rows.
Colorways Available:
2102 Light Brown
2103 Cognac
2106 Turquoise
2115 Natural Grey
2118 Olive Green
2119 Yellow
2128 Greyish Lavender Blue
2131 Burgundy Purple
2137 Dusty Pink
2143 Blue Grey
Sizing: Sizing is based on finished chest circumference. To be worn with 8-14"of positive ease.
Yarn Set Splits as Follows:
Up to 45.6" (3x balls of Sølje)
Up to 60" (4x balls of Sølje)
Up to 69.6" (5x balls of Sølje)
Up to 74.4" (6x balls of Sølje)
As always, it is important to manage gauge to ensure you will have enough yarn. If you are worried, you can purchase an extra skein! Please remember that every effort is made to represent the true colors of the yarn and that monitor settings will vary.