Mavka Cardigan in Berroco Renew - Downloadable PDF

Mavka Cardigan – Knitting Pattern Summary (Berroco Renew)

The Mavka Cardigan (version 2) is a sophisticated, feature-rich hooded cardigan designed by Alison Green and knitted in Berroco Renew worsted weight yarn. Rated as an Experienced / Advanced skill level project, this pattern is a rewarding challenge for confident knitters who want to create a beautifully structured, cabled garment with a dramatic hooded silhouette. The design is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to cast on right away.

What Is Being Made

The Mavka Cardigan is a hooded, button-front cardigan worked with intricate cable panels on both the fronts and the back. It is designed with a generous, comfortable fit, offering approximately 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease. The finished garment features a structured body, set-in or seamlessly constructed sleeves, and a hood that adds both visual drama and practical warmth. Six 5/8" / 16 mm buttons close the front, giving the finished piece a polished, ready-to-wear look.

The cardigan is available in nine sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36¼" / 92 cm up to 67½" / 172 cm, making it genuinely size-inclusive. Body length (not including the hood) ranges from approximately 24¼" to 30¼" depending on size. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 40½" / 103 cm.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Renew, a worsted weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. Depending on size, the project requires between 11 and 22 balls of colorway #1340 Tortoise, a rich, earthy tone that beautifully showcases the texture of the cable work. Berroco Renew is a thoughtfully crafted yarn, and its stitch definition at worsted weight makes it an ideal choice for cables and structured garments.

• Yarn: Berroco Renew, worsted weight, 50 g balls, color #1340 Tortoise
• Quantity: (11, 12, 13) [15, 16, 17] {19, 20, 22} balls depending on size
• Needles: 32" / 80 cm circular needle, size US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Additional needles: One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size US 7 / 4.5 mm
• Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn for holding stitches, a cable needle, tapestry needle, and six 5/8" / 16 mm buttons

Gauge

Accurate gauge is essential for this pattern, particularly because the cable panels have their own specific measurements. Gauge is measured after blocking:

• Stockinette stitch: 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm
• Cable Panel for Fronts (24 stitches) = 3½" / 9 cm wide
• Cable Panel for Back (40 stitches) = 6¼" / 16 cm wide

Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and block before beginning, as the cable panels compress differently than plain stockinette and accurate panel widths directly affect the overall fit of the finished cardigan.

Techniques and Construction

The Mavka Cardigan is an advanced knitting project that draws on a wide range of techniques. The construction is thoughtfully engineered to integrate the cable panels seamlessly into the garment's structure, and the hood is worked as an integral part of the design rather than an afterthought addition.

• Cable knitting: Both the front panels (24-stitch cable repeat) and the back panel (40-stitch cable repeat) feature prominent cable motifs. A