Textured Pattern Cardigan in BC Garn Semilla - 2439BC - Downloadable PDF

Textured Pattern Cardigan in BC Garn Semilla – Pattern 2439BC by Sanne Fjalland

This Textured Pattern Cardigan is a beautifully crafted knitting pattern designed by Sanne Fjalland and published by BC Garn as pattern number 2439BC. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and produces a stylish, textured cardigan worked in a two-color palette using the brand's own BC Garn Semilla yarn. The finished garment is a classic button-front cardigan featuring rich surface texture created through a combination of knit and purl stitch patterns, making it an engaging and rewarding project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's textured cardigan worked in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL, with chest measurements of 92 (98) 103 and 110 cm respectively. The finished length ranges from 60 to 63 cm depending on size. The cardigan features a structured, close-fitting silhouette with a button band closure fastened with nine 8 mm buttons. The two-color design uses Dark Beige (col. ob103) as the primary color and Greenish Yellow (col. ob107) as a contrasting accent, giving the finished piece a warm, earthy, and contemporary aesthetic.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for BC Garn Semilla, a DK weight yarn, which is known for its natural, organic fiber content and soft texture. This yarn is particularly well suited to textured stitch patterns because its smooth, consistent plying allows knit and purl details to stand out clearly. The quantities required are:

• 5 (5) 6 (7) balls of col. ob103 Dark Beige
• 3 (3) 4 (4) balls of col. ob107 Greenish Yellow

In addition to yarn, knitters will need nine buttons measuring 8 mm to complete the front button band closure.

Needles Required

The pattern requires three needle types to accommodate different sections of the garment:

• Jumper needle 3.5 mm (US size 4 / UK equivalent) – used for ribbing and border sections requiring a tighter gauge
• Jumper needle 4 mm (US size 6 / UK size 8) – used for the main body sections
• Circular needle 3.5 mm, 80 cm length (US size 4) – used for picking up and working the button band and neckline edging

The use of both straight jumper needles and a circular needle reflects the construction approach, where body panels are worked flat and finishing details such as button bands are worked in the round or picked up along edges.

Tension and Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 22 stitches by 33 rows in Stockinette stitch over a 10 x 10 cm square, achieved on the 4 mm needle. As with all garments, achieving the correct gauge swatch before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cardigan matches the intended chest and length measurements. Because this is a textured design, swatching in the main stitch pattern as well as in Stockinette stitch is recommended.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Textured Pattern Cardigan draws on a range of knitting stitches and construction techniques that make it an ideal project for intermediate knitters looking to develop their skills. The textured surface is achieved through the interplay of knit and purl stitches arranged in deliberate patterns across the fabric. Key stitches and techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the foundational knit-on-right-side, purl-on-wrong-side fabric used as the base and for gauge measurement
• Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st) – worked by purling on the right side and