Hunter House Cardigan in Berroco Modern Cotton - Downloadable PDF

Hunter House Cardigan in Berroco Modern Cotton

What is Being Made

The Hunter House Cardigan is a classic button-front cardigan designed by Åsa Buchta, available in ten sizes ranging from 31½" to 69" bust measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project features a tailored fit with finished lengths between 21¾" and 24½", offering versatile sizing for various body types and style preferences. The cardigan is constructed with seven ¾" buttons and includes overlapping buttonbands for a polished, traditional closure.

Techniques and Construction

This cardigan employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The construction utilizes stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. Cable work is incorporated into the design, requiring the use of a cable needle to create textured, dimensional elements throughout the piece. The pattern includes detailed shaping for a fitted silhouette, with careful attention to ease recommendations of approximately 4–8 inches of positive ease for optimal fit and comfort.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used throughout the main body and sleeves, creating the smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of classic cardigans
• Cable Stitches: Textured pattern elements created using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another, adding visual interest and dimension to the design
• Ribbing: Likely used for cuffs, hem, and buttonbands to provide structure and elasticity

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern calls for Berroco Modern Cotton, a worsted-weight yarn available in color #1691 Diamond Hill. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 hanks for the smallest sizes to 10 hanks for the largest size, with each hank weighing 100 grams. Modern Cotton is a cotton-based yarn ideal for creating breathable, durable garments suitable for warm-weather wear.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, with the larger needles used for the main fabric. Gauge is established at 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Additional notions include a cable needle for cable work, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, removable stitch markers for marking specific rows, a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and seven ¾" buttons for the front closure.

Skill Level and Suitability

Rated as an Intermediate skill level, the Hunter House Cardigan is appropriate for knitters with foundational experience in basic stitches and shaping techniques. The inclusion of cable work and fitted shaping requires comfort with reading pattern instructions and managing multiple stitch types, making it an ideal project for advancing knitters seeking to develop their technical skills while creating a wearable, timeless garment.