Feeling Fetch

Feeling Fetch Cardigan by Afifa Knits Designs

Project Overview

Feeling Fetch is a knitted cardigan pattern designed by Afifa Knits Designs and produced in collaboration with Twisted Fiber Art and Afifa Knits MCN. This intermediate-level cardigan is crafted using the knitting technique and is available as a downloadable PDF pattern. The design offers a flattering silhouette with sizing options from XS through XXL, making it an accessible project for knitters seeking a versatile, wearable garment that delivers professional results.

What is Being Made

Feeling Fetch is a button-front cardigan featuring a classic construction with a fitted bust and structured neckband. The cardigan is designed to be worn as an everyday layer, with a chest circumference that ranges from 34 inches (XS) to 50 inches (XXL) when measured at the largest part of the bust. The pattern includes seven size options to accommodate various body types, and the finished cardigan is measured unblocked, providing flexibility for customization through blocking techniques.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This cardigan is constructed primarily using stockinette stitch, a fundamental knitting technique that creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side and horizontal bumps on the wrong side. Stockinette stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, resulting in the polished, refined look characteristic of professional knitwear. The pattern employs standard knitting construction methods suitable for intermediate-level knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, increases, and decreases.

The neckband is worked using the same stockinette stitch technique, providing a cohesive finish to the garment. Stitch markers are used throughout the pattern to help knitters track pattern repeats and shaping points, making the project more manageable and reducing the likelihood of mistakes. The inclusion of a tapestry needle in the notions list indicates that seaming and weaving in ends will be part of the finishing process, requiring basic seaming skills to join pieces together seamlessly.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Feeling Fetch is designed to be knitted with 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight yarn that offers excellent stitch definition and drape. The pattern calls for yarn from Twisted Fiber Art in the Destination colorway (MCN fiber content) and features a gradient colorway option available through Twisted Fiber Art's Evo Gradient Colorway - Wednesday collection. The main color (MC) is paired with a gradient accent for visual interest.

Yarn requirements vary by size:

• XS: 95g main color and 5g gradient, totaling 125g (2 skeins)
• S: 110g main color and 6g gradient, totaling 150g (2 skeins)
• M: 125g main color and 7g gradient, totaling 175g (2 skeins)
• L: 140g main color and 8g gradient, totaling 225g (3 skeins)
• XL: 155g main color and 9g gradient, totaling 270g (3 skeins)
• XXL: 170g main color and 10g gradient, totaling 325g (4 skeins)

Needles and Notions

The pattern is worked on US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles, which are the appropriate needle size for achieving proper gauge with 4-ply yarn. Additional notions required include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing, scrap yarn for provisional cast-ons or stitch holders, and 7 to 10 buttons depending on size (ranging from 0.5 inches in diameter), which serve as both functional closures and design elements for the button-front cardigan.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches by 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US size 5 needles, unblocked. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring that the finished cardigan matches the intended dimensions and fits properly. Knitters are encouraged to knit a gauge swatch using the specified yarn and needles before beginning the project, as even small variations in gauge can significantly affect the final garment size.

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