Harriet 7032

Harriet Cardigan by Sue Whiting Designs

What is Being Made

The Harriet is a knitted cardigan designed by Sue Whiting Designs, available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 to 42 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic cardigan silhouette with button closure and is worked in chunky yarn for a cozy, textured finish.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This cardigan employs fundamental knitting construction methods suitable for intermediate knitters. The garment is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the yarn's color variations. The design incorporates multiple color options through Rowan's coordinated yarn palette, allowing knitters to create personalized colorway combinations by selecting different shades for various sections of the cardigan.

The pattern utilizes both standard straight needles and circular needles for different sections of the construction. The use of circular needles indicates seamless or partially seamless construction techniques, which reduce finishing work and create a more polished final garment.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the cardigan, creating the smooth, classic fabric base
• Standard knitting abbreviations: Pattern uses conventional knitting notation as referenced on page 7 of the full pattern

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Harriet cardigan is designed to be worked in Rowan Cocoon, a chunky-weight yarn, with optional accent details in Rowan Felted Tweed, a finer weight yarn. The specific yarn colors available for this design include:

• Rowan Cocoon: Beetroot (848), Quarry Tile (818), Kiwi (816), Scree (803), Frost (806), and Tundra (808)
• Rowan Felted Tweed: Tawny (186)

Yarn quantities vary by size, with the Cocoon yarn ranging from 5 to 7 balls of 100g per ball depending on the chosen size, and Felted Tweed requiring 2 to 3 balls of 50g per ball for accent work.

Needles and Notions

• 1 pair of 6mm (UK 4 / US 10) needles for working with Rowan Cocoon
• 1 pair of 3mm (UK 11 / US 2/3) needles for working with Rowan Felted Tweed
• 3mm (UK 11 / US 2/3) circular needle for seamless construction sections
• 3 buttons for closure

Tension and Gauge

Achieving proper tension is essential for this project. The pattern specifies two different gauge measurements:

• For Rowan Cocoon: 15 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch using 6mm needles
• For Rowan Felted Tweed: 27 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch using 3mm needles

Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning, as proper gauge ensures the finished cardigan will fit correctly across all six available sizes.

Garment Dimensions

The cardigan features consistent sleeve length of 38 cm (15 inches) across all sizes, while the full length from back neck ranges from 79 to 81 cm (31 to 32 inches) depending on the selected size, providing a standard cardigan length suitable for layering.