Jones Falls Cardigan

Jones Falls Cardigan by Corrine Walcher

What is Being Made

The Jones Falls Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by independent designer Corrine Walcher. This garment features an elegant construction with intricate cable details running up the fronts and sleeves. The cardigan is named after the Jones Falls Expressway, which connects the designer's home to the dyer's location in Pennsylvania. The pattern offers customizable button placement, allowing knitters to choose how many buttons to add based on personal preference.

Finished Dimensions

The Jones Falls Cardigan is available in six sizes with the following measurements:

• Chest circumference: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, or 52 inches
• Sleeve circumference: 15.5, 15.5, 17.5, 18, 19.5, or 20.5 inches
• Length from cast-on edge to underarm: 13, 13, 13.5, 15, 15.5, or 16 inches
• Length from cast-on edge to shoulder seam: 21.5, 21.5, 23, 25, 26, or 27 inches

Construction Technique

This cardigan is knit bottom-up, meaning construction begins at the lower edge and progresses toward the neckline. This method allows knitters to try on the garment as it develops and adjust length as needed before completing the upper sections.

Stitches and Cable Work

The Jones Falls Cardigan features intricate cable stitches as the primary design element. These cables run vertically up both front panels and along the sleeves, creating visual interest and texture throughout the garment. Cable knitting requires working stitches out of order using cable needles to create the characteristic twisted, rope-like patterns that define this cardigan's aesthetic appeal.

Yarn Requirements

The pattern calls for Supercraftygirl Oasis DK yarn, which is a superwash merino wool blend. This yarn composition includes 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon, offering durability and easy care. The yarn provides 246 yards per 100-gram skein. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 skeins for the smallest size to 7 skeins for the largest sizes, allowing knitters to select the appropriate yardage for their chosen finished dimensions. The sample cardigan shown in the pattern was knit in the LoveKnots colorway.

Needles and Tools

The Jones Falls Cardigan requires US #6/4.00mm circular needles measuring 32 inches or longer. Knitters working the larger sizes may prefer needles longer than 32 inches to accommodate the increased stitch count comfortably. Additionally, a set of US #6/4.00mm double-pointed needles or the knitter's preferred method for working small circumferences in the round is needed for completing sections such as the neckline and cuffs.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. The cable work requires familiarity with cable stitches and the ability to read cable charts, while the bottom-up construction and customizable button placement add versatility. Knitters should have experience with circular needle techniques and be comfortable following detailed stitch instructions before attempting this project.

Yarn Weight

The Jones Falls Cardigan is designed to work with both DK and worsted weight yarns, providing flexibility in yarn selection. The pattern was originally written for DK weight yarn as specified in the materials list, though worsted weight alternatives may be substituted with appropriate gauge adjustments.