K700-Slanting Cardigan

K700 – Slanting Cardigan by Nazanin Fard

What is Being Made

The K700 – Slanting Cardigan is a structured knit cardigan featuring a distinctive bias construction. This intermediate-level garment is available in four sizes ranging from Small (36" bust) to X-large (48" bust), with a finished length of 25" and an armhole depth of 10". The cardigan is designed with regular drop shoulders and medium-length sleeves, offering a modern silhouette with practical functionality through a 21" open-end zipper closure at the front.

Construction Technique

This cardigan employs a bias knitting technique, which creates a distinctive slanted fabric orientation. The construction begins with a triangle shape worked at the side of either the front or back panel. The piece is increased systematically until it reaches a width equal to half of the bust measurement, then continues on the slant to achieve the final garment size. This method produces fabric with inherent stretch and movement, making it both visually interesting and comfortable to wear.

Stitches and Stitch Gauge

The cardigan is worked using a pattern stitch that achieves a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked with size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles. This gauge specification is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring proper fit across all sizes.

Materials and Yarn

The K700 – Slanting Cardigan is designed to be worked in two complementary yarns:

• Yarn A (Variegated): A blend of 50% silk and 50% acrylic in worsted weight, available in yardage options of 275 yards (252 m), 330 yards (302 m), 385 yards (352 m), and 440 yards (402 m) depending on size
• Yarn B (Black): An 80% acrylic and 20% wool blend in worsted weight, with yardage requirements of 390 yards (357 m), 450 yards (411 m), 500 yards (457 m), and 550 yards (503 m) for the respective sizes

Tools and Notions

This project requires the following materials and tools:

• Knitting needles in size 8 (5 mm)
• Crochet hook in size F (3.75 mm)
• One 21-inch (53 cm) open-end zipper for the front closure
• Tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends

Difficulty Level

The K700 – Slanting Cardigan is classified as an intermediate knitting project. This level of difficulty reflects the bias construction technique and the coordination required to work with two different yarns. Knitters should be comfortable with increasing stitches, reading pattern instructions, and managing multiple yarn colors or weights to successfully complete this design.