Kim Cardigan in Adriafil Dream - Downloadable PDF

Kim Cardigan in Adriafil Dream

What is Being Made

The Kim Cardigan is a knitted cardigan garment designed in three sizes: Small (chest 90 cm), Medium (chest 96 cm), and Large (chest 102 cm). The finished cardigan has a length of approximately 43 to 45 cm depending on size, with sleeves measuring 45 to 48 cm. This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern that provides complete instructions for constructing a classic cardigan silhouette.

Construction Technique

The Kim Cardigan is worked using a sleeve-to-sleeve construction method in one continuous piece. Rather than knitting individual components separately and seaming them together, this technique begins with the left sleeve and progresses across the body to the right sleeve, creating a seamless garment with minimal finishing work required. This approach offers structural integrity and a refined finish for the final cardigan.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern throughout the cardigan is twisted stockinette stitch, which creates a refined texture with added depth. This stitch is worked by knitting all stitches through the back loop on Row 1, then purling all stitches through the back loop on Row 2, with these two rows repeated throughout the pattern. The cardigan also incorporates I-cord detailing, a tubular cord created by knitting on Row 1 and slipping all stitches on Row 2, then repeating these rows. This technique is commonly used for edgings, button bands, or decorative trim elements on cardigans.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn: Adriafil Dream in colour number 13, with yardage requirements of 400 grams for size Small, 450 grams for size Medium, and 500 grams for size Large
• Yarn Weight: Aran weight yarn, a medium-heavy yarn suitable for creating structured garments with good drape
• Needles: US size 9 and US size 10 needles for the main fabric work
• Crochet Hook: 6 mm crochet hook, likely used for finishing details or edge work

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches and 12 rows equaling 10 centimeters when worked in stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished dimensions. The three available sizes accommodate chest measurements from 90 cm to 102 cm, with proportional adjustments in sleeve length and overall garment length across the size range.

Pattern Highlights

The construction begins with the left sleeve, where stitches are cast on and increased systematically to build the sleeve cap. Increases are worked at regular intervals—every 6 rows for the first set of increases and every 4 rows for subsequent increases—creating a well-proportioned sleeve. Once the sleeve reaches the required length, additional stitches are cast on in stages to transition from the sleeve into the body section, allowing the garment to expand smoothly across the chest and torso before continuing to the right sleeve.