Twist Collective Barling PDF

Barling Cardigan by Jennifer Owens

What is Being Made

Barling is a sophisticated knitted cardigan designed by Jennifer Owens and published by Twist Collective. This garment features a unique construction method where the sleeves and upper body are worked from the cuff upward to the center back, then joined using Kitchener stitch before the lower body stitches are picked up and worked downward. The cardigan is available in seven sizes, ranging from 32 ¾ inches to 52 ¾ inches in bust measurement, with finished lengths between 24 ¾ and 27 inches. The design is intended to be worn with 0–2 inches of ease for a refined, close fit.

Techniques Used

Barling employs several advanced knitting techniques that create visual interest and structural sophistication:

• Cables: Twisted stitch patterns add depth and texture throughout the design
• Lace: Openwork stitch patterns create elegant, breathable sections
• Seamed Construction: The garment is worked flat in separate pieces and seamed together, allowing for precise shaping and control
• Kitchener Stitch: Used to join the sleeves and upper body at the center back with an invisible seam
• Gusset Increases: Strategic increases are worked every right-side row to create comfortable underarm shaping

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes both fundamental and decorative stitches to achieve its design aesthetic. Garter stitch is worked at the cuff edges for a finished border. Stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch form the foundation, with new stitches incorporated into reverse stockinette during gusset increases. The stitch patterns themselves—including the cable and lace elements—are presented in chart form only, requiring knitters to read and follow detailed stitch charts for accurate pattern reproduction.

Materials

Barling is designed to be worked in sport weight yarn. The suggested yarn is Plymouth Yarn Reserve Sport, which provides 348 yards per 3 ½ ounce skein (318 meters per 100 grams). The pattern requires 4 to 7 hanks depending on the finished size selected, with larger sizes requiring more yardage. The cardigan is worked on larger circular needles using the flat construction method, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round.