shop sample: Watermark cardigan lacy handknit top

Introducing the Watermark Cardigan, this year's Olive Knits #4dayKAL (4-Day Knitalong) pattern by Marie Greene. The 10th and final 4-Day KAL begins on July 1st! This year there are two options - a cardigan, as shown here, or the Watermark Pullover. Sarah finished her handknit cardigan sample lickity split and in time to inspire you all.

The 4-Day Knitalong has been a labor of love for Marie all these years and it's wrapping up this year. "What began with Stillwater in 2016 will be ending with Watermark -- a nod to the beginning, and a reminder that creative work is how many of us leave our mark while we’re here." This year’s pattern features top-down, raglan construction with all-over lace details. Personalize your handknit cardigan or pullover with your choice of three sleeve length options (short, half, long). You can even spice it up with contrast trim, if you like! The result will be a classic sweater that you’ll wear for years to come.

We have all the details on this year's KAL on our website here, including pattern information and our suggested yarns. And if you'd like to join Sarah and KAH knitting Watermark, sign up for our virtual KAL Zoom meetups on that page.

Sarah knit her Watermark Cardigan sample in the design yarn, Feederbrook Farm BFL Solid DK, a hardy, farm-grown, 100% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) wool yarn produced in the United States. AND she's already made great progress on her pullover version using Lamana Perla! See this yarn and several other wonderful options on our KAL page. What colors will you choose?