Patchwork Stripe Cardigan

A drawer of ribbons tipped out onto the bed: pink beside red, turquoise beside sage, orange against purple, every patch its own little run of stripes. Gathered together and framed in cream, the pieces make a cardigan that feels playful and unplanned, the way the best summer days are. The open stitch keeps it airy and light, and the wide bell sleeves swing past the wrist as you move. Unbuttoned, it sits well over a vest top and white trousers. Crocheted in an organic cotton blend, it breathes easily on a warm evening. Each patch is crocheted and pieced by hand, so the arrangement shifts a little every time.