Pre-Order – Exclusive Moondrake Arupaca Yarn for the Effortless Cloud Cardigan

From the moment Mallory Brander picked up her needles, she’s been dreaming up playful knits with a joyful twist. And now, with her breakout pattern Effortless Cloud Cardigan, she’s inviting knitters everywhere to float into comfort and confidence with a project that’s as joyful to make as it is to wear. 

Think bell sleeves, cozy oversized fit, and an airy softness that feels like a wearable hug.

💫 The Yarn Pre-Order

To bring Mallory’s vision to life, we’re offering a special pre-order of Moondrake’s Arupaca (a Knit Stars Exclusive!) With its featherlight feel and delicate halo, this exclusive lace-weight blend of Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca and Mulberry Silk is the perfect match for the Effortless Cloud Cardigan.

Choose from four stunning colorways, including Mermaid Hair, the one Mallory used in her model sample.

Available colors:

• Ocean
• Neon Princess
• Mermaid Hair (Mallory’s model color)
• Lovely Sweater

💫 Sizing and Quantity

This beginner-friendly design is written for sizes XS through 5X and is meant to be worn with generous positive ease.

You’ll need the following number of skeins based on your size:

3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Mallory knit the 2X using 3 skeins for an extra-roomy fit (she typically wears a M/L).

 

💫 The Yarn

Soft, luminous, and only available through Knit Stars, Moondrake Arupaca is a true luxury yarn. It blends 75% Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca with 25% Mulberry Silk for a lightweight fabric with a gorgeous halo and elegant drape. It floats off the needles and blooms beautifully with blocking – perfect for beginner projects that look anything but basic.

Moondrake Arupaca (exclusive to Knit Stars)
Fiber: 75% Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca / 25% Mulberry Silk
Weight/Length: 50g / 328 yards per skein
Gauge: Lace weight
Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry

 

🧶 Effortless Cloud Cardigan is available now on Ravelry:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/effortless-cloud-cardigan

Please note this is a pre-order sale. Your yarn will be hand-dyed to order and will arrive in August. Pre-order items are not eligible for returns. Special note for our customers outside the US: We’re working on becoming fully compliant with the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which may affect shipping to some EU countries. Because we cannot predict or control customs fees, import taxes, or other international shipping charges, they are the buyer’s responsibility. Thank you for your understanding and support.