I realized for the last three years in spring, I’ve knit a Savory Knits pattern.
In 2023 I finished up my Pressed Flowers cardigan, which I love and want to make a second one in a bright palette because why not? Plus it was a fun and easy to memorize slip stitch pattern.
In 2024, I finished the Rosemary cardigan as a nice transitional piece in Berroco Remix and I love the deep shawl collar.
Well this year I was looking for a neutral colored sweater in white or cream that I could wear during this weird up and down weather period and when I saw the Basil cardigan I knew that’s what the Berroco Remix Chunky I bought was meant to become. The button band is part of the construction but you start with the garter stitch collar and then pick up stitches. I knit it on size 9 needles, so it moved pretty quickly. And this time I used Remix Chunky which is light but still gives enough warmth on those chilly spring events or when the weather takes a dip and you need a light layer.
The finished sweater needed seven buttons and I found six of these insanely cute dog buttons in my stash. I have no clue when I got them or where they came from (maybe a gift?) but I love them and new they would be perfect for this sweater. I made the seventh button at the bottom the same cream color as the sweater.
And based on how much Kiwi kept snuggling up to this sweater, I should probably use the leftover skein to make her. a little sweater too.
Yards of Happiness 
OMG I LOVE Today’s posting! Those Buttons are so Adorable. Your Sweater is Beautiful. You put a smile on face this Mondayš¤©
Of course Kiwi needs a matching sweater! Also, the Chihuahua buttons are perfect, so let’s hope you can find more for Kiwi’s wardrobe.
Love all three sweaters, Kiwi’s tee, and your sneakers in the bottom pic. š
I had immediately passed on the Pressed Flowers cardigan, but having seen yours, I’m gonna give it a try!!
What a great trio of sweaters! Iāve knit the Acer Cardigan and both the Felix Pullover and Cardigan. Now Iām working on a Pressed Flowers Cardiganāthank you for the inspiration and a few more patterns to add to the queue!
I didn’t even notice the Basil cardigan didn’t have all the same buttons ’till I read it and went back and looked. And yes, yes to the sweater for Kiwi. Have you knit a dog sweater in such heavy yarn?
I knit a pressed flower cardigan a few years ago – I’ve been fantasizing lately about making another sweater that’s similar – I love the proportions.
Great sweaters, as always
Iāve knit them dog sweaters in every weight of yarn. And this is a chunky but itās a lighter fiber content.
Oh my gosh, the buttons really sew up the look. Great sweater.
I love your pressed flowers cardigan. I have it in my queue. I have the pattern and the yarn all ready to go. (Along with my thousand other to do projects in my queue) lol. I love Amy’s patterns. I just finished my fifth Felix pullover. (Some I made for summer) You are such an inspiration to me with all the sweaters you knit.
I just saw your Basil cardigan on Ravelry and came over here to see if you had more construction details. Iām thinking of using a bulky weight yarn for this sweater too and wondered how you calculated for your sweater. Did you use a size down for the width calculations? I guess I can figure out the math, but my morning brain is looking for an easy solution š Your sweater looks great and gives me the extra boost to know I can use my bulky yarn and have it work out.