Spruce Cardigan
Spring is finally popping off here in London; The daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths are up and there are buds on the trees. We have the perfect transitional weather cardigan for you and a pattern give-away!
Ella is a designer with a modern, mid-century vibe to her designs, which are quirky and fun.
Susan posted a picture of her Confier Cardi on our Instagram feed, a while back, and got loud pleas to release an adult version.
Susan spoke to Ella, and she loved the idea of releasing an adult pattern, in collaboration with Loop.
BC Garn Semilla Grosso
We selected BC Garn’s Semilla Grosso organic wool for the design.
BC Garn is based in Denmark and produces this wonderful, surprisingly soft, GOTS Certified 100% Organic wool. We carry it in a lace, DK and this heavy Aran weight in 33 colours.
Here’s what Ella had to say about the Semilla Grosso,
“I loved working with the Semilla Grosso!It’s wonderful working with a bulky yarn that feels natural and woolly, as well as soft and light.The colour range is fantastic, perfect for lots of colourwork possibilities! I enjoyed the virtuous feeling of knitting with a yarn that has an organic certification! Plus, on a practical level, I always appreciate the instant gratification of bulky knits.”
We agree; There is nothing like getting a cardigan finished in a week or two, especially one as pretty and fancy as this.
Although the Fair Isle is worked back and forth, (you’ll have to work those purl stitches with two colours) it isn’t an all-over pattern, so the slower, colour-work part is over quickly. At least this means no steeking for you Fraidy Cats, scared of cutting into your knits.
Ella’s “Spruce” motif is inspired by Scandinavian designs, with their graphic, symmetrical images of natural subjects.
Spring Colours
Susan and Ella selected a neutral grey (101), paired with bright pink (123) for the colour scheme.
But we also love the idea of duck egg blue (120) and brick red (116) too.
Or pair the same red (120) with the neutral grey (101) for a classic look.
When I asked Ella what her favourite neutral colour was, she said,
“I don’t know if I have a favourite – I think I like them all! I do lean towards warmer shades, so a biscuity colour is great but I also love warmer greys.”
Ever since she said that, biscuit has become my favourite word for describing a warm neutral; forget “Oatmeal”.
How about pairing our biscuit (known as acorn 103) with the lovely Duck Egg blue (120).
Since all the Semilla yarns are dyed over the natural sheep-colour base, there are greyish tones peaking through. None of the colours are bright or artificial looking. They look cosy and soft as well as feel it.
We think this is the perfect transitional season cardigan. When it’s time to abandon your winter coat and enjoy a lighter look, this cardigan will keep you cosy, whatever the weather.
Ella, who works from home, in Devon, admits that,
“In warmer weather I like cropped trousers, a vest top and a cardigan with flip flops. Cardigans are my staple year-round favourite item of clothing!”
She says the the Spruce Cardigan is her ideal Spring jacket; the perfect combination of smart and comfortable.
Ella, we agree. Roll on Spring!
Pattern Give-Away
We will give away 3 PDF copies of the pattern on Monday, March 27th. To win a copy, leave a comment on the blog or on Instagram with the hashtag #LoopLovesSpruce. Good luck!
Makes it difficult to choose which pattern should be the next one to start!
It’s stunning!
What a lovely pattern. I could use a cardigan like this!
Such pretty colors. I love this pattern. and it looks like there is no steeking….
That’s right Ada, no steeking.
Love this pattern – colourful and a great addition to my wardrobe. Love great separates! #LoopLovesSpruce
I love Ella’s patterns! I have knit one and am looking forward to knitting some others. Would love to have Spruce – it would be delightful to knit a cardigan with bulky yarn (rather than the fingering weight cardigan I am slogging through now!).
What a beautiful cardigan! And lovely colour choices too!
So glad Ella designed an adult version. I eould use the “biscuit” and aqua.
Thanks for a great giveaway opportunity!
Love this cardigan, and I would also need the beautiful blouse the model is wearing under it…where did she get it?
I think this might be my first cardigan pattern to have a go at #feelinginspired #LoopLovesSpruce. I do like the grey and pink colour way although I might be tempted to go for a purple rather than pink – decisions decisions :)
Beautiful pattern – I’m afraid of knitting with two colours, but this could push me to try!!!
Thank you for another beautiful cardigan choice. I want to try this one next after I finish Winter Whispers.
A perfect solution for swapping out my tired winter coats, much needed at this time of year! Love the whimsy and practicality of this cardigan :)
Such a lovely pattern!
Looking forward to knitting this!
I’m so glad to see this cardigan in an adult version…it will be on the needles soon! :)
It’s such a beautiful pattern! I’d love to try Grosso :)
Love the pattern. I was lucky to see it at Edinburgh yarnfestival
I love the pattern,just right for spring
This is a delightful pattern.
This is such a great pattern, and the yarn pairings inspired. Thanks for the chance to win.
#LoopLovesSpruce
Such a lovely pattern – I’d really like to make this one!
I so enjoyed knitting the ‘baby’ version, the adult pattern and yarn is lovely – so many colour choices they all look fab.
This is lovely. I WANT this sweater!
What a lovely pattern! Just about the level of colorwork I’m comfortable with. Thanks for the chance!
oh how beautiful, I will make the Grey/yellow Version!
What a great looking cardigan. Perfect timing as we are heading into Autumn and Winter here in Australia.
Love this cardigan a beautiful addition to anybody’s wardrobe.
Love the cardigan. Love the colours. Love the duck egg blue. Smitten!
This is great – I’ve promised to knit my daughter-in-law a cardigan this year. I believe this one will be the perfect choice!
Beautiful cardigan, I would love to make this for the summer in gray and red Xxx
Wow, beautiful
I really like the pattern. Colourways are so pretty.
It is adorable! Well done!
Yes!! I was among the legions who begged Ella for a grown-up version and am so happy to see this – so beautiful! <3
I love the usefulness of it and the interest around the bottom. I like the powder pink and something dark to go with this.
Loved knitting the Honeyblossom cards with Semilla yarn, so would love to make this with more than one colour! But which ones?!
Love it
Gorgeous! I love Ella’s patterns and would love to win this!!
Love this pattern! Am so upset about breaking my wrist on Wednesday and not being able to knit for the foreseeable but this pattern gives me something to look forward to x
Perfect cardigan, love it!
Beautiful! Oh, that duck egg blue & acorn! Love it!
Wonderful staple cardigan will be such a fab knit !
Very pretty! I love cardigans, colourwork and bulky knits, so this would be perfect. ;)
Lovely cardigan… slightly chunky, gorgeous colours, lovely neckline-could just be the introduction to two colour knitting I am looking for!
O think the biscuit with duck egg looks lovely.
Love the duck egg blue and biscuit! Dream, dream…….
Great pattern! I’d love to knit this.
Lovely.
One of the prettiest cardigan’s ever! Am excited to visit your store this summer. I wasn’t able to locate the flowered shirt but thanks for sending me the info.
I love the simplicity of this cardigan, but oh so classy. You had me at Duck Egg Blue!!!!
Would love to knit this cardigan.
Wonderful! I could use a new sweater pattern to help me start stocking up for next winter!
Love this pattern.
beautiful…..I love Ella’s designs!
Congratulations you won a free copy of the PDF!
thank you so much!!
Oooh lovely cardi and gorgeous pattern!
This is so scrummy; I’d love some quick and graphic colourwork right now!
#looplovesspruce another gorgeous pattern from the equally gorgeous @bombellaella I think the duck egg blue would be just the thing for spring!
This would be a great quick knit for the new season. Too many colours to choose from.
What a FUN cardi! I love all the color options proposed too. We’ve had such a long winter across the pond that this would indeed be a great Spring project to chase those last few chills away!
#LoopLovesSpruce
Love, love, LOVE this cardigan!!! Would be amazing to knit!
Tricia you’ve won a free copy of the pattern!
So delicious. This is a perfect sweater. It will be a challenge to chose a color combo.
i’d wear this cardi at least 3 of our 4 seasons…..and might even drag it around in the summer heat to ward off the air conditioning! LOVE IT!!!!
Been drooling over this pattern since you announced it. And you’ve shown off the two colors I was thinking of using! Biscuit and Duck Egg. Lovely!
a lovely pattern! makes me want to learn how to use double strands for such fun patterns–
This pattern has shot straight to the top of my want to knit list!
I love this! And I have the perfect yarn in my stash too!
Beautiful cardi! :)
Swooning!! ❤️!!
Fab pattern, perfect candidate for my first two colour garment.
I love a cardi to throw on in all seasons. The chunky wool looks fun to knit with too. Great pattern all round. Duck egg blue and biscuit – yum.
Love the idea of a quick but gorgeous knit. Will definitely be making this one.
Such a lovely pattern, love it in those colours – red on grey
I made the baby version of this lovely cardigan and would love one for myself.
So pretty!
#LoopsLovesSpruce
……to many colours to choose from – such a lovely pattern.
Love this cardi pattern and the yarn colours are perfect!
Would love to knit this!
#LoopLovesSpruce
Such a pretty color combination and a wonderful pattern!
I gasped when the site loaded with the cardi! I just love the wee Conifer and am thrilled there’s adult sizes now!!
I’m intrigued by the yarn-always happy to see another organic choice and I’m smitten with the duck egg blue.
Thank you for doing a giveaway! Ever hopeful it’s my turn to win.
Biscuit and duck egg, or perhaps charcoal and turquoise…. Aran weight: let’s pretend I have the time to knit a cardi in 2 weeks :)
Gorgeous cardi. Just enough colour work to keep it interesting and a weighty enough yarn to make it speedy.
Gorgeous cardi. Just enough colour work to keep it interesting and a weighty enough yarn to make it speedy.
Gorgeous cardi. Just enough colour work to keep it interesting and a weighty enough yarn to make it speedy.
It’s so lovely and nice also for warmest country like Italy!
I would love to knit this in duck egg and biscuit !
I love how simple yet beautiful this looks. Attracting they eye to the beauty of nature
Just adorable… Looks cosy & comfortable to wear
So well-fitted and comfy-looking! I’ve been wanting to make a cardigan like this for a while!
Such a lovely little cardigan!
Such a striking pattern
So pretty, modern. Would love to make this. I am more scared of purling with 2 colors than steeking, but I’d try with this pattern.
So pretty, modern. Would love to make this. I am more scared of purling with 2 colors than steeking, but I’d try with this pattern!
This is such a fun pattern! I made the cardigan for my grandson (Pacific Northwest conifer on Ravelry) and would LOVE to make an adult version for his mother! Keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you for offering the give away. :)