Shaw Cardigan in Berroco Millstone Tweed - Downloadable PDF

Shaw Cardigan in Berroco Millstone Tweed

What Is Being Made

The Shaw Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by the Berroco Design Team. This garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 34½" to 66½" bust measurement when closed, with finished lengths between 19¾" and 25" depending on size selection. The cardigan features a classic button-front closure with five 1" buttons and is designed with approximately 2–4" of positive ease for comfortable wear.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This cardigan is constructed using circular needles and features both stockinette stitch and charted pattern work. The design employs a two-needle-size system to create stitch definition and structure: smaller needles (size 7 / 4.5 mm) are used for ribbed edgings and finishing details, while larger needles (size 9 / 5.5 mm) are used for the main body fabric. The pattern includes working in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences, such as armholes or neckline shaping. Stitch markers are used throughout construction to maintain pattern alignment and shaping increases or decreases.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the cardigan body, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Charted Pattern: The design incorporates stitch-by-stitch charted instructions, with a gauge of 7 stitches equaling 1½" over the chart on the larger needle
• Ribbing: Used for edgings and finishing, worked on the smaller needle size for elasticity and definition

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This cardigan is knitted using Berroco Millstone Tweed, an aran-weight yarn. The yardage requirement varies by size: smaller sizes require 7 balls of yarn, while larger sizes require up to 15 balls. The yarn shown in the pattern is color #11160 Sangria. Each ball weighs 50 grams. The gauge for this yarn on size 9 / 5.5 mm needles is 16 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking.

Needles and Notions

Construction requires a 32" / 80 cm circular needle in both size 7 / 4.5 mm and size 9 / 5.5 mm, along with one set each of double-pointed needles in the same sizes for working small circumferences. Additional notions include four stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, five 1" / 2.5 cm buttons for the front closure, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

The Shaw Cardigan is rated as an intermediate-level project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting, reading charts, and managing multiple stitch techniques. This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, allowing for immediate access and the ability to print or reference digitally while working.