Harriet Cardigan in West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems Hanks - WYS90996 - Downloadable PDF

Harriet Cardigan Knitting Pattern by Sarah Hatton in West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems Hanks

The Harriet Cardigan is a beautifully crafted knitted cardigan pattern designed by Sarah Hatton, published by West Yorkshire Spinners. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is aimed at intermediate knitters looking for a rewarding project that combines classic construction with elegant detailing. The Harriet Cardigan makes a versatile wardrobe staple, suitable for layering across seasons.

About the Design

The Harriet Cardigan is a thoughtfully designed women's cardigan that reflects Sarah Hatton's signature style of combining timeless silhouettes with refined stitch interest. As a cardigan project, it features a front opening construction, making it a practical yet stylish piece that can be dressed up or down. The intermediate difficulty rating means the pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, reading multi-row stitch patterns, and working garment construction beyond basic beginner projects.

Techniques Used

Knitting the Harriet Cardigan involves a range of techniques appropriate for the intermediate skill level. Knitters can expect to work with:

• Garment shaping — including increases and decreases to shape the body, armholes, and neckline
• Seaming and finishing — joining knitted pieces together neatly for a professional result
• Button band construction — picking up and working stitches along the front edges to create neat, structured button bands
• Tension/gauge swatching — essential at the DK weight to ensure correct sizing across the range of available sizes

Stitches Used

While the PDF content provided is limited, patterns of this style by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners typically incorporate a combination of classic knitting stitches. Knitters working on the Harriet Cardigan can generally expect:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette) — the smooth, classic knitted fabric commonly used for the body and sleeves of cardigans
• Rib stitch — typically used for cuffs, hems, and button bands to provide elasticity and a neat, structured edge
• Decorative stitch patterns — potentially including textural or lace elements consistent with Sarah Hatton's design aesthetic

Materials — Yarn and Needles

The Harriet Cardigan is specifically designed to be knitted in West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems Hanks, a DK weight yarn. Wensleydale Gems Hanks is a yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners that celebrates the heritage of British wool, drawing on the distinctive qualities of Wensleydale fleece — a longwool breed known for its characteristic lustre, gentle sheen, and excellent stitch definition. These properties make it particularly well suited to a garment like the Harriet Cardigan, where stitch clarity and drape contribute significantly to the finished appearance.

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems Hanks
• Weight: DK (double knitting)
• Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn (typically 3.75mm–4mm, as specified in the pattern tension guide)

Why Choose the Harriet Cardigan Pattern

This pattern is an excellent choice for intermediate knitters who want to build their garment-making skills while working with a premium British yarn. The combination of Sarah Hatton's experienced pattern writing and the luxurious quality of West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems Hanks ensures a satisfying knitting experience and a beautiful finished cardigan. As a downloadable PDF, the pattern is instantly accessible, allowing knitters to begin their project straight away.

Please note: yarn quantities, exact needle sizes, stitch counts, and full technique details are contained within the downloadable pattern PDF.