Amarelle Cardigan

Amarelle Cardigan by Gabrielle Vézina

What is Being Made

The Amarelle Cardigan is a seamless, top-down knit cardigan available in 14 sizes, with finished bust widths ranging from 32.25 inches to 63.5 inches (82 cm to 161 cm, excluding ribbing bands). This garment is inspired by sour cherries and features a sophisticated design that combines lace and textured elements. The cardigan offers versatility in length, allowing knitters to create either a cropped or longer silhouette based on personal preference.

Techniques Used

The Amarelle Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a large yoke section. This construction method eliminates the need for seaming and allows for easy customization of the garment length. The yoke features an intricate lace pattern combined with bobbles, creating visual interest and texture. The button and neck bands are worked all at once in a single piece, which enhances the subtle v-neck shaping of the design. Once the yoke is completed, the body and sleeves transition to simpler stockinette stitch, allowing the knitting pace to accelerate.

Stitches Used

• Lace stitches – Featured prominently in the yoke section, creating an open, decorative pattern
• Bobbles – Textured elements worked into the yoke that form a design of leaves and fruits
• Stockinette stitch – Used for the body and sleeves in a plain, smooth finish
• Ribbing – Applied decoratively at the hem and as part of the button and neck bands

Materials

The Amarelle Cardigan is designed to be worked with either DK weight or worsted weight yarn, offering flexibility in yarn choice. Appropriate needles for the selected yarn weight are required, along with stitch markers and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Buttons are needed for the front closure.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it an ideal project for knitters with lace experience who are seeking a fun challenge. The lace and bobble work in the yoke requires attention to stitch counts and pattern reading, while the stockinette body sections provide a more relaxing knitting experience for those already comfortable with the basics.