PURRide Cardigan

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go toward mutual aid for trans-folks to get gender affirming care. The free web version is made-to-measure and while it has information on shaping, it is kind of DIY. The pdf pattern is size graded XS-5X with detailed information about shaping and stitch/row counts. The paid pattern is in EARLY ACCESS now! This means I have gotten lots of good feedback from my pattern testers, but not all sizes have been complete, so there may be some tweaks once all the sizes have been tested. If any updates are made - you will receive an updated version. This pattern requires a minimum of 2 colors. The colorway pictured uses Big Twist Value in White and Light Rose, and Loops and Threads Impeccable in Aqua. ----- I had the privilege of participating in Catwalk for the Cats - a benefit fashion show where the proceeds went toward Comfort and Joy Cat Cafe and Teller County Regional Animal Shelter. This show was organized by the lovely Autumn Olive. My collection, "Tabbies for Trans Rights," seeks to highlight transgender identities. Each of my sweaters focused on a different sub-identity under the trans umbrella. The cat cardigan represents trans femme folks. and was modeled by a trans woman named Talia (she/her & he/him). This Cat Cardigan stands out from the other two sweaters in the collection, both of which are tapestry pull overs. When I was designing the collection, I debated making a 3rd tapestry pull over to represent the trans feminine community, however I opted to go this route to add some variety to the collection. The cat stitch is one of the first non-standard stitches I learned, so it holds a special place in my heart. Because the cat stitch necessitates color changes and striping for the pattern to stand out, it lended itself perfectly to a pride flag colorations.