Ruskan Hetki Cable Cardigan in Novita 7 Veljestä - NFFP001 - Downloadable PDF

Ruskan Hetki Cable Cardigan in Novita 7 Veljestä

What is Being Made

The Ruskan Hetki Cable Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Lea Petäjä. This garment features cable stitch detailing and is available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL. The cardigan has a finished body circumference of 100 to 144 centimeters (39¼ to 56¾ inches) and a length of 68 to 78 centimeters (26¾ to 30¾ inches), with inner sleeve length measurements of 49 to 52 centimeters (19¼ to 20½ inches). The design includes functional pockets and a ribbed neckline with shaping details.

Techniques Used

This cardigan employs several intermediate knitting techniques that add visual interest and structure to the finished piece. Cable stitches are worked throughout the garment following a provided chart, creating the characteristic twisted rope-like texture. The pattern incorporates pocket placement using a contrast yarn method, where stitches are temporarily worked in a different-colored yarn and later picked up to create functional pockets. Ribbing increases are used at the neckline to create shaping and definition. The pattern also utilizes neckline decreases worked simultaneously with ribbing increases to achieve proper fit and drape around the neck area.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch used throughout the base fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used for ribbing and textural contrast
• Cable stitches – worked according to the provided chart pattern for dimensional texture
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skp) – a left-leaning decrease used for neckline shaping
• Purl front and back (pfb) – an increase technique used in the ribbing sections
• Yarn over increases – created by purling the strand of inner yarn between stitches through the back loop

Materials

The Ruskan Hetki Cable Cardigan is designed to be worked in Novita 7 Veljestä yarn, an aran-weight yarn. The specified colorway for this pattern is Cherry (color number 105). The pattern is worked on knitting needles appropriate for aran-weight yarn. A contrast yarn in a different color is required for the pocket placement technique, though this yarn is temporary and not part of the finished garment.