雷雲 | RAIUN : Japanese (Romanji) for (n) thunder cloud.
(Pronounced: ray-UHN).
The yarn provides cloud-like loft in thundery colours,
the design reminiscent of post-storm water rivulets
streaming down the body.
An elegant short sleeve top-down cardigan;
ribbing frames the décolletage,
wrapping around the body
to drape and flatter the waist.
A gorgeous trans-seasonal garment.
If you’d like to win a copy of the new pattern
[or reimbursement if you cannot wait!]
please leave me a comment
with a valid email address or ravelry username
by Wednesday, 23rd May.
PS: A HUGE shoutout to thank Tamara Erbacher for the fabulous photographs. Tam, you are the best. xx
Anabella
It’s beautiful! Definitely one I will be knitting. Thanks for the chance!
Sonata
What the beautiful pictures!!! Clean and sweet…
Tania
‘Tis a knitty beauty, it is – and perfectly modelled. That Tam lady sure knows how to use the click…
Carme
OHHHHHHH!!!! What a beautiful cardi Kirsten!
Gorgeous design and pretty pretty colour, congratulations!
Carol
What a beautiful sweater. Thank you for offering it.
Sonja
Lovely! Simple, elegant, with eye-catching details…as usual!
sharon
gorgeous Kirsten … <3
Genyke
Beautiful! I can’t wait to knit it!
kristin
Thank you so much for this! I will be making mine in cheerful Abyss….I love this!
Kristin
britt
well of course we want to win that pattern. you have such lovely designs. simple. yet gorgeous!
britt_schmiesing@darke.k12.oh.us
Dawn
I’m knitting a Paper Crane at the moment.This one looks lovely too!
mollysusie
This is my favorite type of knit … simple, drapey, lovely. Thanks for offering a giveaway!
Pastafrolla
The thunder cloud has been upon us for weeks now, hail and rain with no spring in sight. Some call it British weather. I would love to have the chance to knit this, it might be a challenge for me but it seems perfect for any season, anywhere:)
Laura
Gorgeous! Lovely photos, too.
Zane
me, me, pick me! this is just beautiful.
Dominique
très très belle réussite
beaucoup d’inspiration.. félicitations
Janet
Totally wearable and definitely inspiring. I’m so curious about the yarn as well.
jessicac
Love the simple stunning style! Jayellesea on Rav
trico*bsession
i just need one ! Please, let de force choose me !
Evelyn
I’m in love … your new cardigan would make a perfect addition to my spring/summer wardrobe. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern!
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Dana
Simply beautiful!!!! Would love to win the pattern!!!
Megan
Who wouldn’t want this pattern BRILLIANT Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Diane
What a lovely cardigan. Just perfect for Florida air conditioned establishments. Thanks for a chance to win the pattern.
Ilana Hopwood
Beautiful n it’s simplicity, fluid details . Lovely !
missfee
What an elegant cardigan – and a girl can not have enough cardigans – would love a chance to win the pattern!
Linda Litchfield
Gorgeous. Love it. This one is definitely going onto the list
Anne
I love your new design! So right about trans-seasonal.
My ravelry name is coastalyarn. Thanks for sharing this pattern.
Emily
Wow – another gorgeous pattern! I love the elegant simplicity of your work. Maybe someday I’ll finish the arms on my paper crane! :) I’d love to wear it….. -purlsnponies on Rav
Kate
Love it Kirsten, you clever chick. I have some pashmina that I think would be perfect for this.
Carlene
You’re amazing. This is beautiful. I don’t know if it would look as nice on me as it does on you but I’d like to find out…
xo
Fran
This is beautiful, please throw my name in the hat!
Bobbi
This is the cardigan I have been waiting to knit. Must finish Kage so I can start this beauty.
Ravelry name is bobbip.
Quiet Hours
Beautiful cardigan! Love the detail on the back, the elegance and the simplicity !
Evelyne
Gorgeous cardi – have all your patterns, so have just added this one too. Yep, couldn’t wait!!
Lisa N
Lovely cardigan. I especially love the length of the short sleeves.
vanessa
another lovely pattern…
Annabelle
Love the details.I want to knit this cardigan.
Bravo,lovely design.
Dina
Just gorgeous…simple yet so elegant
Kat
What a lovely cardi !
Rainy
Elegance, simplicity, Japanese aesthetic….again.
Stacy
I love the simplicity and elegance of your designs. And Raiun is so beautiful!
Nathalie
Gorgeous!
I love your new design !
Antje
It looks very nice and is already n my queue.
Lynda
I would love a chance to knit this patter so I hope I win it!
Kelly K.
What an elegant and versitle cardigan! Thanks for the chance to win!
Maryjo
what a fabulous item for RIGHT now! Congrats on the work, and thanks …. for your designs that we can all enjoy!
ElectricMo
lovelovelove this cardigan! so beautiful, and the name too :D
Julia
simple and sophisticated as always! the perfect summer layer.
Valerie
It’s very pretty, simple and elegant. I hope to win the pattern.
veronique
It looks so nice and light ! Just perfect ! I will definitly knit it. Thanks for the chance !
Strokkur (on Ravelry)
As beautiful as ever Kirsten, your designs are so inspiring.
Charlotte
Gorgeous pattern! I can see one on a much darker grey for me. Like a thunderstorm on the verge of happening. Some yummy Rowan maybe? Hmmm. Ponders….
Nicole
Another stunning design. I love it.
2ply
What a pretty pattern! I love the diagonal rib.
2ply on Ravelry
emma
what a lovely cardi I would love to have one of those it would be a good excuse for a yarn purchase at woolfest next month like I need one!!!
Lesanne
Kirsten, I’m new to your blog, and your outlook on life has inspired me. I’m an ex-craftie dealing with a health issue – I do some knitting, but I now think I should dust off my sewing machine as well! Rauin is top of my queue……
Cathy
Thinking this will be my next project…
Liz Sheridan
Never mind transseasonal, its the perfect cardi for ” Summer” in this particular part of the north west coast of Ireland!
Lin
Perfect!
jennalla
beautiful! i’d love to win a copy!
christina
a lovely cardi for spring – my ravelry name ista
anne
Superbe cardigan, merci pour la possibilité de gagner ce modèle … :)
Ludmilla
..wirklich wunderbar! Und das Garn gibt es sogar in Deutschland…
flk
Love it, and I have a stash of Madtosh Pashmina ready and waiting …
Congratulations on making the Ravelry top 3!
flx
Kylie
Another gorgeous design! Now, which one to start first…
Karen M.
Would love to knit this up! Very nice and practical.
Linda
To quote Steve Jobs: “Simplicity is the ultimate in sophistication”. The understated simplicity of your Rauin is truly sophisticated … which is highlighted even further by your choice of color and the photography.
You have another success on your hands!! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Shellie Anderson
What a fantastic, elegant design.
Kathy
Once again, another timeless and stunning pattern!
Tobie
Beautiful! I would love to win this pattern.
Elle
Thought it out for me again! ;) Lurvley design.
Mary
LOVE this design! (now to have my LYS order ALL the colors of Staccato – not sure which one I’ll choose!)