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Atwells Cardigan in Berroco Remix Light – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Atwells Cardigan is a beautifully crafted women's cardigan designed by Alison Green and published in Berroco Portfolio Vol. 5. This is version 2 of the design, offered as a downloadable PDF pattern. Rated Intermediate in skill level, it is an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping, stitch pattern combinations, and working in the round. The finished garment is a classic, wearable cardigan with a refined texture, suitable for a wide range of body sizes.

Sizing and Fit

The Atwells Cardigan is available in a generous range of sizes, with a finished closed bust measurement of:

• 33¼, 36, 39¼, 42, 45¼, 48, 51¼, 54, and 57¼ inches

The finished length ranges from 22 to 24¾ inches depending on the size chosen. As noted in the pattern, this garment was designed with approximately 2–4 inches of positive ease, so knitters should factor this in when selecting their size for a relaxed, comfortable fit. The sample shown was knitted in size 36 inches.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is written specifically for Berroco Remix Light, a DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. The colorway used in the sample is #6927 Old Jeans, a cool-toned blue shade. Depending on size, the pattern requires:

• 3 balls for sizes 33¼, 36, and 39¼ inches
• 4 balls for sizes 42, 45¼, and 48 inches
• 5 balls for sizes 51¼, 54, and 57¼ inches

Berroco Remix Light is known for its soft, slightly heathered texture and its blend of recycled fibers, making it a popular choice for everyday wearable knits.

Needles and Notions

Several needle types are required to complete this project:

• 29-inch circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) – primary needle for body and larger sections
• 16-inch circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) – for working smaller circumferences such as sleeves or neckline
• 29-inch circular needle, size 3 (3.25 mm) – for ribbing or border sections requiring a tighter gauge
• Set of 4 double pointed needles (dpns), size 5 (3.75 mm) – for seamless small-circumference knitting

Additional notions include waste yarn for holding stitches, 5 stitch holders, and removable stitch markers.

Stitches and Techniques

The Atwells Cardigan features two distinct stitch patterns that give the garment its textural interest and visual appeal:

• Moss Stitch – A classic alternating knit-and-purl texture worked over multiple rows, creating a dense, slightly raised fabric. The gauge for this section is 24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches on the larger needle.
• Eyelet Pattern – A lace-influenced stitch pattern incorporating yarn-overs and decreases to create small decorative holes in the fabric. This section has a different gauge: 20 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches on the larger needle.

Because the two stitch patterns have different stitch gauges, it is especially important for knitters to swatch and check gauge carefully in both patterns before casting on. The row gauge is notably consistent between the two patterns, which aids in seaming and shaping alignment.

The use of both circular needles and double pointed needles