Horizon (DE) in Rowan - Downloadable PDF

Horizon Cardigan by Lisa Richardson for Rowan

What is Being Made

The Horizon is a knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Richardson for Rowan. This intermediate-level garment is available in nine sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The cardigan features a classic construction with front bands worked in ribbed stitch and a smooth stockinette stitch body.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental cardigan construction techniques. The front bands are worked continuously in ribbed stitch throughout the garment's length, providing structure and definition to the front edges. The main body is worked in smooth stockinette stitch, creating a clean, refined appearance. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases worked at specific points in the pattern, allowing the cardigan to fit properly across the bust and body. The pattern uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to create the ribbed edging, while the body relies on knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side for the stockinette finish.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch for the main body, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, resulting in a smooth, flat fabric
• Ribbed Stitch: Used for the front bands, typically worked as a 2×2 rib (two knit stitches alternating with two purl stitches) to provide elasticity and structure
• Increases and Decreases: Used throughout the pattern for shaping, including knit increases, purl increases, and left-leaning and right-leaning decreases to achieve the desired silhouette

Materials

The Horizon cardigan is designed to be worked in Rowan Tweed Haze, a chunky-weight yarn. The pattern requires 8 to 14 balls of 50-gram yarn, depending on the size being knitted. Larger sizes require more yardage to accommodate the increased measurements. The chunky weight of this yarn allows for relatively quick knitting progress while creating a substantial, warm fabric suitable for a cardigan. Appropriate needles for chunky-weight yarn are required to achieve the correct gauge and fabric characteristics specified in the pattern.