Marblemount Cardigan - Knitting Pattern For Women in Tahki Yarns Hatteras by Tahki Yarns

Marblemount Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women – Designed by Rosemary Drysdale in Tahki Yarns Hatteras

The Marblemount Cardigan is a women's knitted cardigan pattern designed by Rosemary Drysdale and published by Tahki Yarns. Rated Easy, this is an excellent project for beginner to confident beginner knitters who want to create a stylish, relaxed-fit cardigan with beautiful two-color stripe detailing. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is worked in chunky-weight yarn, making it a satisfying knit that works up relatively quickly.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's striped cardigan worked in five sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL. The knitted bust measurements range from 38 inches (96.5 cm) for Small up to 53 inches (134.5 cm) for 2XL, and the finished length ranges from 22½ inches (57 cm) to 25½ inches (65 cm) depending on size. The design features a classic cardigan silhouette with a neckband finish, making it a versatile wardrobe staple suitable for layering across seasons.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically written for Tahki Yarns Hatteras, a 100% organic cotton yarn that comes in 3.5 oz / 100g skeins with approximately 109 yards (100 meters) per skein. Two colors are used to create the stripe pattern:

• Color A – #19 Lilac: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins required depending on size
• Color B – #01 White: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins required depending on size

Being made from organic cotton, Hatteras is a breathable, plant-based fiber that gives the finished cardigan a soft drape and makes it particularly well-suited for warmer weather or transitional seasons. The organic certification also appeals to knitters who prioritize sustainable and natural materials.

Needles and Notions

The following tools are required to complete the Marblemount Cardigan:

• One pair of size 9 (5.5mm) straight needles – or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge
• One size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 40 inches (100 cm) long – used specifically for working the neckband
• One spare size 9 (5.5mm) needle – needed for the Three-Needle Bind-Off technique
• Stitch holders – for holding live stitches while working other sections
• Stitch markers – to mark key points within the knitting
• Yarn needle – for seaming and weaving in ends

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for a well-fitting cardigan. The pattern gauge is 12½ stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch using size 9 (5.5mm) needles. Knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed before casting on.

Techniques Used

The Marblemount Cardigan is worked flat, meaning the individual pieces – such as the back, fronts, and sleeves – are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, and then seamed together. This is a traditional construction method well-suited to beginners, as it allows each section to be completed and set aside before assembly.

The pattern also features stripes, alternating between the two colors of Hatteras yarn. Stripe knitting is a straightforward colorwork technique that requires no complex color management – knitters simply switch between Color A and Color B at designated row intervals, carrying or cutting yarn as instructed. This creates the cardigan's signature two-tone visual interest without the complexity of techniques like Fair Isle or intarsia.

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