Product Description
Chivalry Cardigan has a deep lace hem and lace at the sleeve edges. This light and breezy lacy cardigan is made from silk noil, so it’s great for spring through fall. It is meant as a companion for the matching Chivalry top, also shown above.
Finished Size:
Chest: 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Sleeve circumference 14.75(15.75, 17.6, 18.4, 19.6, 20.4) inches
Length: 13(13, 13.5, 15, 15.5, 16) from cast on edge to underarm [21.5(21.5, 23, 25, 26, 27] inches from cast on edge to shoulder seam
Yarn: Avalon Springs Farm Chivalry [100% silk noil; 475 yards per 4 oz skein]; 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3] skeins. Sample knit in Dover Sky.
Needles: US #6/4mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle) Set of US #6/4mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting in the round
Or size to make gauge
Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in blocked stockinette stitch.
Chivalry Cardigan by Corrine Walcher
What is Being Made
The Chivalry Cardigan is a lightweight, open-front cardigan designed as a companion piece to the matching Chivalry top. This breezy layering piece features elegant lace detailing and is tailored for warm-weather wear, making it ideal for spring through fall seasons. The cardigan is available in six sizes, ranging from 32 inches to 52 inches chest circumference, with corresponding adjustments to sleeve circumference and length measurements.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting project employs several key techniques to create its refined aesthetic. The cardigan features a deep lace hem at the lower edge and lace edging at the sleeve cuffs, which contribute to its elegant, airy appearance. The garment is constructed using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which provides a smooth, refined finish. The pattern requires knitting in the round for portions of the construction, utilizing circular needles and double-pointed needles for seamless shaping.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch – the main fabric structure, worked in the round for a smooth, polished appearance
- Lace stitches – decorative openwork featured at the hem and sleeve edges, creating the signature breezy quality of the design
Materials and Gauge
The Chivalry Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Avalon Springs Farm Chivalry yarn, a luxurious 100% silk noil fiber. The yarn provides 475 yards per 4-ounce skein, and the pattern requires 2 to 3 skeins depending on size selection (smaller sizes use 2 skeins, while the two largest sizes require 3 skeins). The sample shown in the pattern was knitted in the Dover Sky colorway.
Needles specified are US #6/4mm circular needles measuring 32 inches or longer, with knitters of larger sizes advised to consider even longer needles for comfortable working. A set of US #6/4mm double-pointed needles or preferred alternative method for knitting in the round is also required. The pattern gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches in blocked stockinette stitch, which should be verified before beginning the project to ensure proper finished dimensions.
Difficulty Level
Rated as an intermediate knitting project, the Chivalry Cardigan requires foundational knitting skills including comfort with circular needle techniques, knitting in the round, and lace stitch work. This pattern is suitable for knitters with prior experience who are ready to tackle decorative lace elements and garment construction.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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