Mabyn Cardigan

Mabyn Cardigan by Sarah Hatton

What is Being Made

The Mabyn Cardigan is a knitted cardigan designed by Sarah Hatton, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This garment is tailored to fit bust sizes ranging from 32 to 42 inches (81 to 107 cm), with actual circumference measurements at the bust spanning from 88.5 to 114 cm (34¾ to 45 inches). The cardigan features a full length of 54 to 60 cm (21¾ to 24 inches) and sleeve lengths of 45 to 47 cm (17¾ to 18½ inches), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project incorporates several advanced techniques that add visual interest and texture to the finished garment. Cable knitting is a primary technique featured throughout the design, requiring knitters to work with cable needles to create twisted stitch patterns. The pattern also employs the wrap and turn (w&t) method, which is a short-row shaping technique used to create contoured sections of the garment without cutting the yarn. These techniques work together to produce a sophisticated, structured cardigan with dimensional stitch patterns.

Stitches Used

The Mabyn Cardigan utilizes a variety of cable stitches and decreasing techniques to achieve its design. Special abbreviations include C3B (cable 3 back), C3F (cable 3 front), C2B (cable 2 back), and C2F (cable 2 front), which create the signature twisted cable motifs. The pattern also incorporates C3Btog and C3Ftog, which are cable stitches combined with decreases (K2tog), allowing the knitter to shape the garment while maintaining the cable pattern integrity. These specialized stitches require familiarity with cable needle work and are suitable for intermediate knitters with prior experience in cable knitting techniques.

Materials

The Mabyn Cardigan is designed to be worked in Rowan Softyak DK, a DK weight yarn composed of 76% cotton, 15% yak, and 9% other fibers. This fiber blend creates a breathable, soft fabric with excellent drape and durability. The pattern is written for DK weight yarn, and knitters will require appropriate needles for this yarn weight along with cable needles to work the cable stitches featured throughout the design. The downloadable PDF format from Sarah Hatton includes complete pattern instructions with standard abbreviations provided for reference.