The Field Day cardigan by Ozetta 2.0. Last year I made this pattern with a poor yarn choice that was unsuitable for garments in general as it stretched out a lot with just one wear. This time I decided to treat myself with Noro yarn since I’ve heard good things about it and was intrigued by the colors.
The pattern is a boxy drop shoulder cardigan with short row shaping in the back and the button band being knit along with the body. I enjoyed the pattern a lot, which was why I was willing to do it again when my first attempt didn’t turn out so well.
With the Noro yarn, this project turned out better than I imagined. Knitting with this yarn has been a great experience so it felt like it flew off the needles. I love the colors, which kinda remind me of confetti, and it’s colorful without being too flashy, so I can throw it on any outfit easily. The varying thickness of the yarn also made the experience more interesting and give the fabric some character. Warning though, some parts are loosely spun, so it will break if you pull too hard, such as when you’re doing Italian bind off.
The final result was better than I had imagined. The yarn produced a lovely fabric that holds up well, resulting in a boxy fit that isn’t too oversized to the point I’m lost in the garment. Definitely an upgrade from my first attempt and I’m happy to add it to my wardrobe.
