Product Description
The fitted Cocoa Cardigan features a lace motif and garter-stitch accents to show off the beautiful color variations in tonal and handpainted yarns. The round yoke shaping of the garter and lace transitions to raglan shaping to add emphasis to the yoke.
Finished Size 31 1/2 (35, 38 1/2, 42, 46, 51)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35”, modeled with 1” of negative ease.
Yarn Worsted Weight: Prism Symphony (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 118 yd 108 m/2 oz 57 g): mink, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) skeins.
Needles Bands and cuffs—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 32” cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; sixteen 5/8” buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 33 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle.
Cocoa Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger
What is Being Made
The Cocoa Cardigan is an advanced-level knitted cardigan designed by Amanda Scheuzger. This garment features a sophisticated yoke construction with a lace motif accented by garter stitch details. The cardigan is available in five size options, ranging from 31½ inches to 51 inches in bust circumference when buttoned, with the sample measuring 35 inches. The finished piece is fastened with sixteen ⅝-inch buttons, making it a classic layering piece suitable for various styling occasions.
Techniques Used
This cardigan employs several advanced knitting techniques that contribute to its sophisticated construction. The yoke is worked using a lace motif combined with garter stitch accents, creating visual depth and texture in a prominent area of the garment. The design utilizes circular needle construction, which is a hallmark of modern sweater design, allowing for seamless or minimal-seam construction. The pattern requires working flat on larger needles to achieve the proper gauge, and knitters will need to work small circumference sections using either double-pointed needles or the preferred method for their skill level. Cable needle work is also incorporated into the pattern, adding to the textural interest of the finished piece.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body of the cardigan, worked flat on larger needles
- Garter Stitch: Used as accents in the yoke to frame and highlight the lace motif
- Lace Motif: Featured in the yoke as the centerpiece stitch pattern, showcasing the depth and elegance of the design
- Cable Stitches: Incorporated into the pattern, requiring the use of a cable needle
Materials
The Cocoa Cardigan is knitted using Prism Symphony yarn, a premium blend consisting of 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. Each skein contains 118 yards of yardage and weighs 2 ounces. The yarn is classified as worsted weight, providing excellent stitch definition for the lace and cable work. Yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size (31½ inches) requires 10 skeins, while the largest size (51 inches) requires 16 skeins. The sample shown is knitted in the mink colorway.
Knitting needles required include US Size 5 (3.75 mm) and US Size 6 (4.0 mm) in 32-inch circular length, with longer circular needles recommended for larger sizes. Additional tools include stitch markers, a cable needle, scrap yarn for holding stitches in progress, and a tapestry needle for finishing. The pattern requires attention to gauge: 22 stitches and 33 rows should measure 4 inches in Stockinette stitch when worked flat on the larger needles. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge, ensuring proper fit across all size options.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Amanda Scheuzger |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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