Jolly Cardy

> [**Subscribe to News from Ambah's > Studio and enjoy 30% off your next > Ambah pattern purchase**][5] Join us for the [2025 Ambah’s Festive KAL][2] and knit yourself a gorgeous Cardy! A sideways sweater, knit from the centre out to each cuff. Jolly Cardy is designed to make the most of a festive yarn mini-skein set and would also make a fun scrappy project or keep it simple with one colour. Work the 6-row stripe repeat or knit on, changing colours as inspiration strikes. The pattern offers a choice between two body lengths and a sleeveless or sleeve option. A deep twisted ribbing hem adds contrast to your Jolly Cardy. The Cardigan version of the popular [Jolly Jumper.][6] Pattern includes a video overview and tutorials. Handy diagrams and progress table to keep track. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8] {9, 10, 11} To fit bust: 29.75 (33.25, 36.75, 40, 43.5) [47, 50.25, 53.75] {57.25, 60.75, 64}"/ 74.5 (83, 92, 100, 109) [117.5, 125.5, 134.5] {143, 152, 160} cm With 4.5"/11.5 cm ease included. Designed to be worn with 3 - 5"/7.5 - 12.5 cm positive ease at the bust. If you are between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit or size down for a more fitted look. Full schematic and finished measurements in images. **YARN** See Yardages Table (in images) for detailed yardages. CC is used for the contrasting ribbing. MC is used for the main body, either striped, faded or a solid colour. Striped Long Sleeve sample shown in: MC1 and CC: Brown Sheep Company Inc., Prairie Spun DK, (DK weight, 100% wool, 258 yd/236 m per 100 g), Blackbird MC2: Spincycle Yarns, Dream State, (worsted weight, 100% SW American wool, 150 yd/137 m per skein), *Miss me* Fade sample shown in: MC: An Caitin Beag, Merino Fingering, (fingering weight, 100% Merino, 437 yd/400 m per 100 g), *Advent 2024 Mewnicorns & Caitcorns (held double for DK weight equivalent)* CC: Brown Sheep Company Inc., Prairie Spun DK, (DK weight, 100% wool, 258 yd/236 m per 100 g), *Blackbird* **GAUGE** 18 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles, blocked 21 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked **NEEDLES** 2 x sets of US 7/4.5 mm circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge. Optional US 7/4.5 mm DPNs for working the sleeves in the round. 1 x US 6/4 mm needles for working ribbing, in the round for cuffs and flat for hem and buttonband, or size one needle size less than gauge needle. **NOTIONS** Spare needle cables, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding sts, marker, needle stoppers, tapestry needle, 3/4”/19 mm buttons to suit completed project; Cropped: 7, Regular: 9. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/ambahs-festive-kal-2025 [5]: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/360661/102420907190912128/share [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/ambah [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/ambahs-festive-kal-2025 [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twist-cardigan [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jolly-jumper-3