Product Description
This sweater is knit from the top down—the yoke is worked, then the sleeve stitches are placed on holders while the body is worked. The sleeve stitches are returned to double pointed needles then worked from the underarm to the cuff in the round.
No seaming is required to make this piece.
Finished Measurements: 31½ (35½, 39½, 43½, 47½, 51½, 55½)" 77.5 (87.5, 98, 108, 118, 128.5, 138.5) cm 35½" [87.5 cm] size shown
Yarn Requirements: Shown in Plymouth's Homestead yarn 100% Peruvian wool 100 gram hank = approx 191 yards 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) hanks in color 101 Light Grey Heather, or approx 610 (700, 810, 930, 1060, 1170, 1320) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.
Knitting Needles: One 29" circular and one set of double pointed needles size US 9 (5.5 mm); one pair straight needles size US 8 (5 mm) Or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in 2 x 2 Rib after wet-blocking and stretched to dry. Take time to save time, chec
Waipi'o Cardigan by Kristen TenDyke
What is Being Made
The Waipi'o is a knitted cardigan designed by Kristen TenDyke and published by Caterpillar Knits. This garment is crafted as a downloadable PDF pattern suitable for knitters of beginner skill level. The cardigan comes in seven different sizes, with finished measurements ranging from 31½ inches to 55½ inches (77.5 cm to 138.5 cm), making it adaptable for a wide range of body types and fit preferences.
Yarn and Materials
The Waipi'o cardigan is designed to be worked in Plymouth Homestead yarn, a 100% Peruvian wool in aran weight. The pattern requires 4 to 7 hanks depending on size selection, with each hank weighing 100 grams and providing approximately 191 yards of yardage. Aran weight yarn is a medium-weight option that works up relatively quickly, making it an excellent choice for beginner knitters who want to complete a substantial garment without an excessive time commitment.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Waipi'o cardigan employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The pattern uses the Cable Cast-on Method to establish stitches on the needle, a technique that creates a sturdy, flexible edge ideal for garment construction.
Key stitches and abbreviations used throughout the pattern include:
- p2tog (Purl 2 stitches together) — a decrease technique that reduces stitch count by one
- ssk (slip, slip, knit) — another decrease method where two stitches are slipped individually, then knitted together through the back loops, creating a left-leaning decrease
- yo (Yarn over) — an increase technique that creates a new stitch and often produces decorative eyelets or lace effects
These fundamental stitches form the foundation of the cardigan's construction, allowing knitters to shape the garment through strategic increases and decreases while maintaining the basic stockinette or similar stitch patterns typical of beginner-friendly designs.
Pattern Format and Sustainability
The Waipi'o pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document. Caterpillar Knits emphasizes environmentally conscious practices, encouraging users to print only when necessary and to use recycled paper printed on both sides to minimize resource consumption.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kristen TenDyke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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