Home Base

Home Base Cardigan by Hinterm Stein

What Is Being Made

The Home Base is a seamless, top-down cardigan designed as a timeless everyday layering piece. This knitting pattern offers a versatile wardrobe staple suitable for regular wear, with finished bust measurements ranging from 81cm to 124cm (32.5" to 49.5") across seven size options from Women's XS through XXL. The cardigan is intended to be worn with 2-5cm (1-2") of positive ease for comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction and Techniques

Home Base employs a refined seamless construction method, knit from the top down. This approach eliminates seaming and allows for adjustable length during the knitting process. The pattern features a specialized shoulder shaping construction that provides a precise, well-fitted neckline and armhole area. The design incorporates easy-to-intermediate techniques combined strategically to achieve a polished, professional appearance despite the accessible skill level required.

The cardigan offers three distinct shaping options, allowing knitters to customize the garment's silhouette to their preferred fit and body shape. This flexibility makes Home Base adaptable to individual preferences while maintaining the core design aesthetic.

Stitches and Techniques

While the pattern utilizes a combination of easy techniques, the specific stitch details are referenced within the pattern instructions. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with fundamental stitches and shaping methods, though the pattern guides users through the process systematically. The seamless top-down construction requires working with circular needles and managing stitches across multiple sections simultaneously.

Materials Required

Yarn: DK weight yarn with a gauge of approximately 100-110 meters (110-120 yards) per 50 grams. Yardage requirements vary by size:

• XS: 1030m / 1140yds
• S: 1140m / 1250yds
• M1: 1250m / 1370yds
• M2: 1380m / 1510yds
• L: 1520m / 1670yds
• XL: 1670m / 1830yds
• XXL: 1830m / 2020yds

Gauge and yarn choice variations may affect actual yardage consumption.

Needles and Notions: Circular needles in 3.5-4mm (US 4-6) size or the size required to achieve proper gauge, in 80-100cm (32-40") length. Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and a tapestry needle for finishing.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, Home Base is accessible to knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless garment construction and basic shaping techniques. The pattern's refined approach to shoulder construction and multiple sizing options provide an excellent project for developing garment-fitting knowledge.