Ethel Cardigan in Rowan Felted Tweed DK (DE) - Downloadable PDF
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Ethel Cardigan in Rowan Felted Tweed DK (DE) – Pattern Summary
The Ethel Cardigan is a beautifully crafted women's knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF written in German, making it ideal for German-speaking knitters seeking a sophisticated, wearable layering piece. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, the Ethel Cardigan rewards knitters who are comfortable with shaping, colourwork, and working multiple pattern elements simultaneously.
What Is Being Made
The Ethel Cardigan is a classic, structured cardigan featuring a ribbed hem and cuffs, integrated patch pockets, and a neat neckline with careful shaping. The garment is worked in multiple colours, giving it a rich, textured aesthetic that is characteristic of Rowan Felted Tweed DK yarn. It is designed to fit a wide range of bust sizes, with knitted bust measurements ranging from approximately 105.5 cm to 185.5 cm, corresponding to actual bust sizes from 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm. The cardigan is fastened with five buttons, each measuring 1.8 cm.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern uses Rowan Felted Tweed DK, a popular 50 g DK-weight yarn celebrated for its rustic, slightly felted texture and rich colour palette. The pattern calls for up to six colours, each identified by name and shade number:
- Colour A – Bilberry 151
- Colour B – Avocado 161
- Colour C – Ginger 154
- Colour D – Treacle 145
- Colour E – Bottle Green 207
- Colour F – Rose Quartz 206
The number of 50 g balls required for each colour varies depending on the size being knitted, with larger sizes naturally requiring more yarn across the colour range.
Needles and Tools
The pattern requires the following needles:
- 3.25 mm (Nr. 3¼) straight knitting needles – used for ribbing and finer detail sections
- 3.75 mm (Nr. 3¾) straight knitting needles – used for the main body fabric
- One 3.25 mm circular needle, at least 180 cm long – used for picking up and working the button bands and neckband
A stitch holder or auxiliary needle (Hilfsnadel) is also required for placing stitches on hold during construction, particularly at the neckline and pocket sections.
Techniques Used
The Ethel Cardigan employs a range of knitting techniques suited to an intermediate-level knitter:
- Ribbing (Rippenmuster) – a 3×3 rib pattern (3 knit, 3 purl) is used for the welts and cuffs, providing elasticity and a polished finish
- Stocking stitch (glatt rechts) – the main body fabric is worked in smooth stocking stitch, which showcases the beautiful texture of the Felted Tweed DK yarn
- Simultaneous shaping – the neckline shaping requires knitters to decrease at the neck edge while simultaneously casting off shoulder stitches, a technique that demands careful attention to both sets of instructions at once
- Stitch increases and decreases – both decreases (Masche abnehmen) and increases (Masche zunehmen) are used throughout the body and pocket sections to achieve the correct shaping
- Holding stitches – stitches are placed on hold (stilllegen) at the neckline and pocket openings, then returned to working needles at the appropriate point
- Pocket construction – two separate pocket linings (Taschenbeutel) are knitted independently using Colour D (Treacle 145) and later
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed DK |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5) (Gerade) Stricknadeln & 3.25mm (US 3) Rundstricknadeln |
| Finished Size: | Brustumfang: 71cm to 157cm |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Lisa Richardson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |