Product Description
This is a gently shawl-collared cardigan meant for snuggling in on cool nights. There is a simple mock cable pattern on cuffs, hem, and collar, which any new knitter can handle. The yarn looks like a beautiful handspun and the fiber content makes it perfectly soft and warm.
Chest: 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches Length: 13(13.5, 14, 14, 14.5, 15) inches from cast on to underarm
Yarn: Flying Goat Farm Synergy, 100% Merino; 200 yards per 4 oz skein; 5(5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins. Sample knit in Lapis.
Needles: US #6/4.00mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer for the body of the top (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle), and your preferred method to knit small circumferences in the round. Or size to make gauge
Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch.
Notions Stitch markers Waste yarn or stitch holders
Hiraeth Cardigan by Corrine Walcher
What Is Being Made
The Hiraeth Cardigan is a shawl-collared cardigan designed by Corrine Walcher for comfortable layering on cool nights. This downloadable knitting pattern features a relaxed, snuggly fit available in six sizes ranging from 32 inches to 52 inches chest circumference, with finished lengths from 13 to 15 inches from underarm to seam.
Design Features and Construction
The cardigan showcases a simple mock cable pattern worked on the cuffs, hem, and collar, making it accessible for knitters new to cable techniques. The shawl collar provides a classic, cozy neckline. The garment is designed to showcase the beautiful handspun appearance of the yarn, with the fiber content selected specifically for softness and warmth.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques:
- Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, creating a smooth, classic knit surface
- Mock cable pattern on trim elements (cuffs, hem, and collar), offering visual interest without the complexity of true cables
- Circular knitting using circular needles to construct the body seamlessly in the round
- Small circumference knitting for the sleeves and neckline using the knitter's preferred method (double-pointed needles, magic loop, or other techniques)
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Flying Goat Farm Synergy, a 100% Merino yarn with 200 yards per 4 oz skein. The sample cardigan was knit in the Lapis colorway. Yardage requirements vary by size: 5 skeins for sizes 32–36 inches chest, 6 skeins for size 40 inches, 7 skeins for size 44 inches, 7 skeins for size 48 inches, and 8 skeins for size 52 inches.
Needles, Gauge, and Notions
The pattern specifies US #6/4.00mm circular needles, 32 inches or longer for the body (larger sizes may benefit from longer needles). Knitters should adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge. The required gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Essential notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and waste yarn or stitch holders for securing stitches during construction.
Yarn Weight and Difficulty
This pattern accommodates both DK and worsted weight yarns, offering flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining the intended drape and fit. The intermediate difficulty level makes it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle shaping, circular construction, and decorative stitch patterns.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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