The Vivia Cardigan Kit is an intriguing project for makers who want a lightweight, lacy layering piece worked entirely in one piece.

Vivia is a short sleeve cardigan designed by Leanne Prouse, worked in a chevron lace pattern that creates a beautifully draped, waterfall front. Knitted flat in one piece with no seaming, it is worked in Aquarella, a 100% silk yarn from Araucania with a soft, tonal variegation that adds movement to the open lace fabric. The result is a piece with drape, elegance and a sheen that only silk can achieve.

What's Inside the Kit

3 to 5 skeins of Aquarella in your selected colourway (quantity depends on size)
The Vivia knitting pattern (printed)
A special gift, packed with care

Not included:

2.75mm (US 2) circular needles
Stitch holder
Ball winding service. You can purchase that separately here!

Designed for Makers Like You

Vivia is a wonderful project for intermediate knitters who enjoy lace work and want a garment that avoids seaming altogether. The chevron lace pattern is repetitive and rhythmic once established, and the one-piece construction means less finishing at the end.

It is especially suited to makers who love:

Short sleeve lace cardigan knitting patterns with a draped, waterfall silhouette
One-piece garments that avoid seaming
Silk yarn with genuine sheen and drape
Lightweight layering pieces for warmer months and transitional weather
Handmade wardrobe pieces with an elegant, considered finish

Spun with Purpose

Aquarella is a fingering weight yarn from Araucania, made from 100% recycled silk sourced from production waste, giving new life to fibre that might otherwise go unused. The silk itself comes from Ahimsa production, a process that allows silkworms to complete their natural life cycle and hatch as moths before the empty cocoons are gathered.

This yarn is:

100% recycled organic silk, sourced from production waste
made using Ahimsa silk production
fingering weight, suited to fine gauge lace and garment work
naturally lustrous with a soft halo and gentle shimmer
tonal and painterly for gradual colour movement

Made to Be Made

The Vivia Cardigan Kit is a beautiful choice for:

Intermediate knitters looking for a short sleeve lace cardigan knitting pattern
Makers who enjoy one-piece garments without seaming
Lightweight layering pieces for warmer weather
Projects where silk's natural sheen and drape can shine
Handmade wardrobe pieces with elegance and movement

If you have been looking for a short sleeve lace cardigan knitting pattern worked in a special yarn, the Vivia Cardigan Kit is a beautiful one to cast on.

Your Next Mindful Make

Vivia is the kind of project that settles into a steady rhythm once the chevron lace repeat is established. Watching the draped, waterfall front take shape is a satisfying part of the process.

It is a perfect choice for makers who enjoy lace knitting and want a finished piece with elegance.

Vivia Cardigan Kit | Lace Cardigan Knitting Pattern | Knitted in One Piece

Name: Vivia Cardigan Kit | Lace Cardigan Knitting Pattern | Knitted in One Piece
Brand: Araucania

From $171.00

Sizes

Small-Medium = To fit bust: 80–90 cm (31½–35½ in)

Large-1X = To fit bust: 95–105 cm (37½–41¼ in)

2X-3X = To fit bust: 110–120 cm (43¼–47¼ in)

Finished measurements:

Small-Medium = Total width: 98 cm (38½ in); Length, from shoulder: 50 cm (19¾ in)

Large-1X = Total width: 118 cm (46½ in); Length, from shoulder: 52 cm (20½ in)

2X-3X = Total width: 128 cm (50¼ in); Length, from shoulder: 54 cm (21¼ in)

The yarn included in your selected kit will be based on the selected size. Please check your size carefully before purchase.

Yarn quantities in each kit are based on the designer’s recommendations. Please note that individual crochet styles (e.g., tension, modifications, etc.) can affect yardage. If in doubt or if you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up in yarn to avoid running short.
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