Composite Cardigan in Rowan Felted Tweed & Kidsilk Haze - ZB301-00011-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Composite Cardigan by Georgia Farrell – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Composite Cardigan is an elegant knitted cardigan designed by Georgia Farrell and published by Rowan. Available as a downloadable PDF (reference ZB301-00011-DEP), this pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and working with multiple yarns simultaneously. The design is notable for its sophisticated use of two contrasting Rowan yarns held together or used separately to create a layered, textural fabric with beautiful depth.

Sizing

The pattern is offered in nine sizes, accommodating a wide range of body measurements:

• Bust measurements: 71–76, 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, and 152–157 cm
• Actual knitted bust measurements: 91, 102, 111, 122, 131, 142, 151, 162, and 173.5 cm respectively

The generous range of sizes makes this cardigan accessible to a broad spectrum of knitters and body types, with a comfortable amount of positive ease built into each size.

Yarns and Materials

This pattern uses two iconic Rowan yarns, each contributing distinct qualities to the finished fabric:

• Rowan Felted Tweed (50 g balls) – a DK weight yarn with a characterful tweedy texture. The colourway used is Granite 191, designated as Yarn B in the pattern. Quantities range from 7 to 13 balls depending on size.
• Rowan Kidsilk Haze (25 g balls) – a lace weight yarn spun from kid mohair and silk, known for its gossamer halo and luxurious drape. Two colourways are used:
  • Steel 664 as Yarn A, requiring 6 to 11 balls depending on size
  • Eve Green 684 as Yarn C, with just 1 ball required across all sizes

The combination of Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze is a classic Rowan pairing. The mohair halo of the Kidsilk Haze softens and halos the structured tweed, creating a fabric that is simultaneously rustic and refined. The subtle addition of Eve Green as a third colour introduces a delicate accent, likely used for a trim, stripe, or detail element within the design.

Needles

The pattern calls for the following needles:

• Straight or standard knitting needles in sizes 4 mm and 4.5 mm
• A 4 mm circular needle, at least 120 cm long, used for working the neckband or collar in the round

Tension / Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting cardigan. The pattern specifies:

• 18 stitches and 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm, measured in the main stitch pattern of the back, using the larger needle
• 20 stitches and 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in a secondary stitch pattern

Knitters are advised to swatch carefully before beginning, as the combination of a DK and a lace weight yarn held together can behave differently from a single-yarn fabric.

Construction and Techniques

The Composite Cardigan is worked in separate pieces and seamed, following a traditional construction method. Key techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Neck shaping – stitches are decreased on each side of the neckline over several rows, with a specified number of stitches cast off at the beginning of rows to create the curved