What you'll need
| Bust, in: | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
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Blue Sky Fibers Sport Weight - Natural Streaky Brown (506)
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8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Blue Sky Fibers Sport Weight - Emerald (544)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Blue Sky Fibers Sport Weight - Hydrangea (547)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Product Description
Indira is a warm, soft cardigan with a positive ease at the chest for comfort. Knit “seamless” from the top-down, its construction includes round yoke as well as raglan yoke shaping. The colored stripes are knit using a diamond stitch pattern, to bring more definition to the yoke and hem. You may also wish to knit the stripes in stockinette stitch, without having to worry about changing the stitch count.
Gauge - 24 stitches x 36 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles or size needed to achieve gauge.
Indira Cardigan by The Public Knitter
Project Overview
Indira is a warm and soft cardigan designed by Amanda Woeger, offering a comfortable relaxed fit through generous positive ease. This seamless, top-down knit cardigan features sophisticated shaping and stitch definition, making it an ideal project for knitters with intermediate skill levels seeking a classic, wearable garment.
What Is Being Made
A seamless cardigan knit from the top down, available in nine sizes ranging from 28 inches to 44 inches bust measurement. The finished cardigan provides positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.
Construction Techniques
- Seamless top-down construction: The cardigan is knit in one piece from the neckline downward, eliminating the need for seaming
- Round yoke shaping: Creates a fitted shoulder area that transitions smoothly into the body
- Raglan yoke shaping: Provides additional shaping definition and comfortable armhole placement
- Picked-up button bands: Button bands are added after the main body is completed, allowing flexibility in button placement and quantity
- Flexible button options: The pattern accommodates any number of buttons, giving knitters creative control over the final design
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Diamond stitch pattern: Used for the colored stripes throughout the yoke and hem areas to create visual definition and texture
- Stockinette stitch forms the foundation of the cardigan body
Materials
This pattern is designed for sport weight yarn, which provides a lightweight yet warm fabric ideal for a versatile cardigan. The pattern requires circular knitting needles appropriate for sport weight yarn to accommodate the seamless, in-the-round construction method.
Skill Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this project is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with seamless construction, yoke shaping, and colorwork techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | The Public Knitter |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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