Wickenden Cardigan in Juniper Moon Herriot - Downloadable PDF

Wickenden Cardigan Knitting Pattern by Alison Green – Juniper Moon Farm Herriot

The Wickenden Cardigan is a beautifully structured open-front cardigan designed by Alison Green as part of The Dales Collection. Knitted in the luxurious Juniper Moon Farm Herriot yarn, this pattern combines classic cable panels with a relaxed, wearable silhouette — making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters who want to expand their skills while producing a garment they'll reach for again and again.

What Is Being Made

The Wickenden Cardigan is an open-front cardigan featuring three-quarter length sleeves and decorative cable panels. It is designed without a front closure, giving it an elegant, draped aesthetic suited to layering. The pattern is offered in seven sizes: XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, and 3X, with finished bust measurements ranging from 33½" to 57½" (85–146 cm) and lengths ranging from 21½" to 25½" (54.5–65 cm). The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size S.

Design Details and Aesthetic

The defining visual feature of the Wickenden Cardigan is its cable panels, which add texture and a timeless, heritage-inspired character consistent with the broader Dales Collection theme. The open front creates a fluid, unfastened silhouette, while the three-quarter sleeves lend a practical, modern touch. This is a garment designed to be both stylish and functional across a wide range of body types, thanks to its generous size range.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting — the signature decorative technique of the pattern, requiring a cable needle to cross stitches and create twisted, rope-like or lattice textures
• Increases — specifically M1R (Make 1 Right) and M1L (Make 1 Left), directional increase methods used to shape the garment seamlessly; M1R is worked by inserting the left needle from back to front under the running strand and knitting through the front loop
• Working in the round — using double-pointed needles and circular needles, suggesting some sections (such as sleeves or cuffs) are knitted in the round
• Stitch marker management — the pattern calls for stitch markers in at least two colors, indicating careful tracking of multiple pattern sections simultaneously
• Use of stitch holders and scrap yarn — for placing stitches on hold during construction, a common technique in seamless or partially seamless garment construction

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch — the primary background stitch, worked as knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Cable stitches — worked across designated cable panels to create the textured, twisted columns that define the cardigan's visual character
• M1R and M1L increases — directional lifted increases integrated into the shaping rows

Gauge

The pattern requires a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a fitted garment like this cardigan, as even small deviations can significantly affect the finished bust and length measurements across the size range.

Materials – Yarn

The Wickenden Cardigan is knitted in Juniper Moon Farm Herriot, a DK weight yarn. The sample is shown in color #1019 Dark Teal Heather, a rich, heathered teal that complements the textural depth of the cable panels beautifully. Depending on size, the pattern calls for 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) hanks of Herriot, with yardage needs increasing proportionally across the size range. Juniper Moon Farm Herriot is known for its soft, smooth character that works exceptionally well for both stitch definition in cables and comfortable next-to-skin wear.