Fire Cardigan in Rowan Creative Linen - RM006-00014-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Fire Cardigan in Rowan Creative Linen

What is Being Made

The Fire Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted waistcoat designed by Quail Studio. This garment features a classic cardigan construction with front button closures and is available in nine sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm up to 152-147 cm. The design includes shaped shoulder decreases, a curved back neckline, and structured front panels that create a tailored silhouette.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate techniques to achieve its finished structure. The pattern incorporates shoulder shaping through strategic decreases worked at the beginning of alternating rows. The neckline shaping is created by binding off groups of stitches and working decreases at the neck edge over multiple rows to form a curved, flattering neckline. The cardigan is worked in flat pieces rather than in the round, with separate front and back panels that are completed individually. The pattern uses stitch holders to manage stitches temporarily during construction, allowing the knitter to work different sections of the garment sequentially. Both sides of the front panels are shaped symmetrically to create balanced, professional-looking armholes and necklines.

Stitches Used

The Fire Cardigan is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (referred to as "Mst" in the pattern), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat front and textured reverse side. This fundamental knitting stitch is ideal for showcasing the drape and color of the yarn while maintaining structural integrity in a fitted garment.

Materials

This project is designed to be worked in Rowan Creative Linen, a DK-weight yarn. The pattern specifies using Stricknadeln Nr. 4½ (US size 7 needles) for the main fabric and Rundstricknadel Nr. 4 (US size 6 circular needles, minimum 100 cm length) for finishing details such as neckbands or edgings. The yarn is available in two colorways shown in the pattern photography: Cloud 620 and Natural 621. Each 100-gram ball of Creative Linen provides sufficient yardage to complete the garment, though the exact yardage requirements vary by size.

Pattern Details

• Design Name: Fire Cardigan
• Designer: Quail Studio
• Pattern Code: RM006-00014-DEP
• Craft: Knitting
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Yarn Brand: Rowan
• Yarn Weight: DK
• Available Sizes: Nine sizes accommodating bust measurements from 71-76 cm to 152-147 cm
• Finished Bust Measurements: 98 cm, 109 cm, 119 cm, 130 cm, 140 cm, 150 cm, 161 cm, 171 cm, and 182 cm