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The Kirsi Cardigan is here!

The Kirsi Cardigan is here!

Home   The Forget-me-not Patterns Blog   The Kirsi Cardigan is here!
Kirsi Pattern release

September 13, 2022

Say hello to Kirsi! The Kirsi Cardigan sewing pattern is the perfect layering piece to keep you comfy all year long. With a gorgeous waterfall opening and optional closure, Kirsi is a refined take on a casual knit cardigan. Kirsi comes in our extended size range 28-52 (32.5-56.6" hip).

We're welcoming Kirsi with 20% off! Just use code KIRSI at checkout. Take me to Kirsi! Sale ends at midnight, September 20th (Eastern Standard Time)

Hello Kirsi

Long Kirsi cardigan in navy, worn open, with blue jeans, front view

If Kirsi looks a bit familiar, it's not just deju vu! She made her debut in Tauko magazine in November. We're so excited to bring her home and introduce Kirsi as part of the Forget-me-not pattern collection. In addition to being available in our shop, Kirsi will come in our sizing (complete with full bust option!) and have projector files!

Design Features

Short Kirsi cardigan in grey, worn open, with grey Clementine dress, front view

The Kirsi Cardigan is here to level up your layering. While she functions like an everyday cardi, the waterfall opening and peplum flounce add a bit of fun and flair. The waterfall flounce curves around the body and through

the back waist, creating a round collar and flared peplum. 

Long Kirsi cardigan in navy, worn closed, with blue jeans, side view close up

The optional cross-front closure and waist tie make Kirsi a chic option for bundling up, or wear Kirsi open for a graceful and interesting silhouette. Kirsi comes in two lengths. The long version floats to mid-thigh, where the shorter peplum view comes to the top of the hip. 

Choosing Fabric

Short Kirsi cardigan in grey, worn closed, with black Ella skirt, front view

 

Kirsi was designed for mid-weight knits with at least 10% horizontal stretch. Fabrics like double knit/interlock knits, waffle knit, ponte, lightweight boiled wool are great options.

It's worth noting that the wrong side of the fabric will show unless you choose to line the flounce (there's full instructions for that!) so you'll want to choose a fabric that you like the look of both the right and wrong sides. 

Short Kirsi cardigan in grey, worn open, with grey Clementine dress, front view

Sewing Kirsi

Kirsi is a fun and easy sew. The waterfall of curves may seem tricky, but it's deceptively simple. Our fully illustrated instructions will guide you through the whole sewing process. We've even included an extra appendix with lots of info on different hem finishes so you can choose the best finish for your Kirsi! 

Long Kirsi cardigan in navy, worn open, with blue jeans, back view

Kirsi is on sale through midnight September 20th (EST.) Just pop in code KIRSI at checkout! Click here to get the pattern!

Community Inspiration

It's always such an honor seeing our patterns made up and out in the world. Here are a few of our favorite Kirsi's so far!

Whitney's embroidered wool knit Kirsi.

We are starry-eyed over Whitney's embroidered wool knit Kirsi! She did a double raw flounce and it perfectly suits the fabric. 

Ilse's green Kirsi.

Ilse made her green Kirsi made in a thin lurex jersey. She even finished it with a hand-sewn rolled hem!

Ali's navy ponte Kirsi.

We love Ali's navy ponte Kirsi. Such a great layering piece!

Becky's Breton stripe Kirsi.

Becky's stripey Kirsi looks so great with her denim Natalie skirt!

Nic's Missoni knit Kirsi

Nic's colourblocked Missoni knit Kirsi looks so cozy! 

Bernice's long navy Kirsi.

Bernice made this lovely long version in a stretch woven. The texture of her viscose crinkle textured gauze is gorgeous!

Nienke's chevron Kirsi.

Nienke added cuffs to her geometric Kirsi, and we love the look!


We can't wait to see what you make! Show us by tagging in your makes on Instagram and using hashtag #fmnKirsi. Happy sewing!


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