Cardigans Knitted in King Cole Bramble DK - 5648 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans Knitted in King Cole Bramble DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for knitting cardigans in King Cole Bramble DK yarn. The pattern offers multiple size options, ranging from 81 cm to 127 cm (32 to 50 inches) in width, making it suitable for various body measurements. The design features a cardigan with long sleeves, providing a versatile layering piece for different seasons and occasions.

Techniques Used

The cardigan construction employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes garter stitch as the primary stitch pattern, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases worked at regular intervals to create the fitted silhouette and sleeve cap shaping. The pattern includes instructions for casting on and working increases on specified rows, such as every 10th row and every 8th row, depending on the size being made. Attention to tension is emphasized as critical to achieving the correct finished garment dimensions.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g-st): The foundation stitch used throughout the cardigan, created by knitting every row on both right side and wrong side
• Knit Stitch (k): The basic stitch forming the garter stitch pattern
• Increases (inc): Used to shape the garment at designated intervals
• Decreases (dec): Applied for sleeve cap shaping and fitted construction

Materials

This pattern is designed for King Cole Bramble DK yarn, a double knit weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and structure. The recommended needle size is 4mm, though the pattern advises adjusting needle size if necessary to achieve the correct tension of 20 stitches and 42 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over garter stitch. The cast-on begins with 106 to 126 stitches depending on the selected size, providing the foundation for the cardigan body.

Pattern Details

The pattern is presented in a downloadable PDF format, making it convenient for digital access and printing. It includes comprehensive abbreviations and instructions for multiple sizes, allowing knitters to customize the finished garment to their preferred fit. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should have foundational knitting knowledge and experience with basic shaping techniques.