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✨ Why You’ll Love Kirsebærblomstring / Cherry Bloom / Kirschblüte

Inspired by the delicate beauty of blooming cherry trees, Kirsebærblomstring (Cherry Bloom / Kirschblüte) by Lene Tøsti is an elegant colorwork cardigan that combines timeless Scandinavian design with thoughtful garment engineering. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this sophisticated cardigan features a graceful circular yoke adorned with stranded colorwork, creating a stunning floral-inspired motif that remains the focal point of the garment.

The cardigan is knitted in the round using a steek, allowing the stranded colorwork to flow uninterrupted before the front opening is carefully cut and finished with neatly knitted button bands. Short-row shaping at the yoke creates a comfortable fit by adding extra length across the back while gently lowering the front neckline.

To help every knitter achieve their ideal fit, the pattern includes four body-shaping options ranging from straight to highly tailored, along with two sleeve-width options. The result is a beautifully fitted cardigan that is as versatile as it is elegant.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Lene Tøsti

Published: July 2016

Originally Published In:

• Lene Tøsti’s Ravelry Store

Category: Sweater → Cardigan

Craft: Knitting

Construction: Seamless top-down cardigan worked in the round with steeks.

Design Features

• Seamless top-down construction
• Circular stranded colorwork yoke
• Steek construction
• Button front
• Knitted button bands
• Short-row shaping
• Four body-shaping options
• Two sleeve-width options
• Waist shaping
• Textured colorwork
• One-piece construction
• Fitted silhouette

Available Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL)

Finished Bust Circumference

• 77.5 (85, 92.5, 101, 109, 117.5, 125) cm
• 30.5 (33.5, 36.5, 39.75, 43, 46.25, 49.25) inches

Waist Options

Lightly Shaped

• 71 (79, 86.5, 95, 102.5, 111, 119) cm

Medium Shaped

• 65 (72.5, 80.5, 89, 96.5, 105, 112.5) cm

Very Shaped

• 56 (63.5, 71, 79.5, 87.5, 96, 103.5) cm

Hip Circumference

• 77.5 (85, 92.5, 101, 109, 117.5, 125) cm
• 30.5 (33.5, 36.5, 39.75, 43, 46.25, 49.25) inches

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Oslo Micro Dyery BFL Fingering

Yarn Weight

Fingering (14 WPI)

Any fingering-weight yarn that matches the required gauge can also be substituted.

Original Color Palette

Main Color (MC)

• Light Grey

Contrast Colors

• CC1 – Light Pink
• CC2 – Dark Pink
• CC3 – Dark Grey Brown

Yarn Requirements

Approximately 1,312–1,969 yards (1,200–1,800 meters)

Original yarn quantities:

Main Color

• 2.5 (3, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5) skeins

CC1

• 0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 1, 1, 1) skein

CC2

• 0.5 skein for all sizes

CC3

• 0.5 skein for all sizes

Needles

• US 2½ (3.0 mm) circular needles
• US 1½ (2.5 mm) circular needles

Gauge

26 stitches = 10 cm (4 inches)

Measured in stockinette stitch with or without stranded colorwork.

Additional Materials

• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Sharp scissors for steeking
• Buttons
• Measuring tape

🌸 What Makes This Cardigan Special

Cherry Bloom stands out thanks to its beautifully balanced combination of elegant colorwork and customizable tailoring. The circular yoke captures the delicate appearance of cherry blossoms, while the carefully placed short rows improve both comfort and fit by creating a slightly deeper neckline and a longer back.

Rather than offering a single silhouette, the pattern includes four different body-shaping options ranging from straight to dramatically waist-shaped, allowing knitters to create a cardigan that complements their own style. Two sleeve options provide even more flexibility for achieving the perfect fit.

Although steek construction may seem intimidating to first-time knitters, it allows the stranded colorwork to remain continuous throughout the yoke, resulting in cleaner motifs and a smoother knitting experience. Once completed, the cardigan is finished with neatly knitted button bands that give the garment a polished, professional appearance.

👕 Style & Wear Tips

• Wear it over dresses, skirts, or tailored trousers for an elegant everyday outfit.
• Soft neutral shades create a classic Scandinavian look, while brighter blossom-inspired colors emphasize the floral yoke.
• Use high-quality wool or Bluefaced Leicester yarn to showcase the crisp colorwork definition.
• Block the finished cardigan carefully before steeking to achieve beautifully even stitches.
• Choose the waist-shaping option that best matches your preferred silhouette.
• The fitted design makes it equally suitable for casual wear or more refined occasions.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available for kr.70.00 NOK.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kirsebrblomstring—cherry-bloom—kirschblute