September Swing Cardigan

Cool fall days spent apple picking or frequenting thefarmer’s market require a little extra layer of warmth and comfort. In the case of this swingy cardigan styled sweater the warm and cozy factor is supplied by the alpaca merino blend tweed yarn, but if you live in a warm climate you might wish to substitute a cotton blend. Because the change of season brings days that can quickly go from brisk to summery, I have not opted for full length sleeves, but you may experiment with different lengths for both body and sleeves in this pattern to find a sweater that works perfectly for you. A bonus feature of the drapey front edges is that they may be overlapped or folded or just left hanging for a variety of different looks. (and levels of extra warmth!) I often have one of my children in a carrier or on my lap and this feature is great for snuggling them up and keeping them cozy when we are out as well.

NOTE: The yarn amounts listed below are the minimum for the sweater shown, with a waist length body and elbow length sleeves. To lengthen the body or sleeves, please be sure to purchase additional yarn - 1 or 2 for sizes xs-xl and 2 or 3 for sizes 2x-5x)