Product Description
This sleeveless cardigan was designed give you a fashionable extra layer during those days that don't seem as springy as they should. It is pictured above with a knitted tie, giving it a tailored and clean cut look. It can also be worn without the tie and secured with a simple shawl pin to create a more relaxed look.
The entire garment is knit in one octagonal shaped piece with only a single seam. The dramatic collar is created when the upper side of the octagon is folded over the shoulders. The body is primarily stockinette, but the interesting shape of the garment and the reversible cabled border make it a fascinating project for the knitter who is far too easily bored.
It is knit up in Berroco Remix, a yarn I've fallen madly in love with for fall and spring knitting. For one, it's completely recycled, which just makes me happy to know I'm helping to steward the earth's resources well. Secondly, the fiber blend is unusual but wonderful. Cotton, acrylic, silk, nylon and linen co
Crossover Cardi by Maria Yarley
What is Being Made
The Crossover Cardi is a sleeveless cardigan designed by Maria Yarley as a fashionable layering piece for transitional seasons such as fall and spring. This advanced knitting project features a unique construction method and dramatic styling that sets it apart from traditional cardigan designs. The garment is available in seven sizes ranging from x-small to 3x-large, with finished bust measurements from 31.5 inches to 50 inches.
Construction and Design Technique
This cardigan showcases an innovative octagonal construction method where the entire garment is knit as one single octagonal shaped piece, requiring only a single seam to complete. The dramatic collar is created through a clever folding technique—the upper side of the octagon is folded over the shoulders, eliminating the need for traditional collar shaping and seaming. This unconventional approach makes the Crossover Cardi an engaging project for experienced knitters seeking design complexity and visual interest.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The body of the cardigan is primarily worked in stockinette stitch, providing a smooth, classic fabric base. The design's visual interest comes from a reversible cabled border that frames the garment. This combination of straightforward stockinette with decorative cabling creates textural contrast while remaining manageable for advanced knitters.
Materials and Specifications
This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is designed to be worked at a gauge of 12 stitches by 16 rows over 3 inches (7.6 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking. The sample shown was knit in Berroco Remix yarn in size small. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate download and printing.
Fit and Sizing
The Crossover Cardi is designed with 1 to 3 inches of ease at the bust, offering flexible fit options. Wearers can adjust the wrap and drape of the garment to suit personal preference, wearing it either more loosely or more snugly depending on desired silhouette and layering needs.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, making it ideal for knitters with solid experience in fundamental techniques and comfort with more complex construction methods. The octagonal shaping, single-piece construction, and reversible cable border require strong foundational skills and the ability to follow detailed shaping instructions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Maria Yarley |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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