Pepper Cardigan in Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply - RM004-00005-DE - Downloadable PDF

Pepper Cardigan by Georgia Farrell – Knitting Pattern Summary (Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply)

The Pepper Cardigan is a knitted cardigan design by Georgia Farrell, published by Rowan (pattern reference RM004-00005-DE). This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is written in German. It is rated as an intermediate difficulty project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, reading stitch charts, and working multiple pattern elements simultaneously.

What Is Being Made

The Pepper Cardigan is a classic knitted cardigan featuring set-in or shaped sleeves and structured front panels. The garment is constructed in separate pieces — a back, a left front, a right front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. The pattern notes that the right front is worked as a mirror image of the left front, a typical construction method for symmetrical cardigans. The finished cardigan has a neat, fitted silhouette with shoulder shaping worked through a series of bind-off rows.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is offered in five sizes, designed to fit the following bust measurements:

• 81–86 cm
• 91–97 cm
• 102–107 cm
• 112–117 cm
• 122–127 cm

The corresponding actual knitted bust measurements are 114, 124, 134, 144, and 154 cm respectively, indicating a generous positive ease built into the design for a relaxed, comfortable fit.

Yarn

The pattern uses Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply, a lightweight 4 ply yarn. The cardigan shown in the photography is worked in two colourways: Pepperpot 431 and Ecru 436, giving the garment a fresh, summery aesthetic. The yarn quantities required are:

• 6 x 50g balls for the two smallest sizes
• 7 x 50g balls for the middle size
• 7 x 50g balls for the fourth size
• 8 x 50g balls for the largest size

Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply is a cotton-based yarn known for its smooth stitch definition and breathable quality, making it an excellent choice for a lightweight cardigan intended for warmer seasons.

Needles and Tools

The following needles are specified for this pattern:

• 3 mm straight knitting needles for the main fabric pieces
• 3 mm circular knitting needle, at least 100 cm long, for working borders or button bands where a longer needle is practical

Techniques and Construction

The Pepper Cardigan employs a range of knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate knitter:

• Garter stitch borders — the sleeves begin with 11 rows of garter stitch (knit every row), ending on a right-side row, which creates a firm, non-curling edge typical of classic cardigan cuffs
• Stitch chart work — the main fabric is worked following a 12-row repeating stitch pattern chart, beginning at a specified row depending on the section being worked. Reading and following a stitch chart is a key skill required for this pattern
• Sleeve shaping with increases — stitches are increased on both sides of the sleeve at regular intervals. The frequency of increases varies by size, ranging from every 2nd row to every 8th row, to achieve the correct sleeve taper
• Shoulder shaping with bind-offs — the shoulder slope is created through a series of stepped bind-offs. Depending on the size, this involves binding off groups of 4, 5, 6, or 7 stit