340 Pangea Cardigan - Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk

340 Pangea Cardigan - Knitting Pattern for Women

What is Being Made

The 340 Pangea Cardigan is a women's cardigan designed by Elisabeth Parker, available in five finished sizes ranging from 36" to 52" bust circumference. This seamed, flat-worked cardigan features a classic construction with separate front, back, and sleeve pieces that are joined together upon completion.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat rather than in the round, making it an excellent project for knitters developing their shaping and finishing skills. The pattern involves standard garment assembly techniques, including grafting stitches together to join pieces seamlessly. Knitters will work the back and front panels in stockinette stitch, then shape and attach sleeves using waste yarn as temporary stitch holders during the construction process.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the 340 Pangea Cardigan is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric that forms the foundation of this cardigan design. The pattern requires knitters to maintain consistent stockinette stitch across body pieces and sleeves, with careful attention to shaping rows that decrease or maintain stitch counts as specified in the pattern instructions.

Materials

This pattern calls for Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk, a luxurious blend composed of 80% alpaca and 20% silk. The yarn is supplied in 8-ounce cones with a total yardage of 1,736 yards, providing ample yardage for completing the cardigan in any of the five available sizes. The recommended color is olive. Knitters will need US size 6 (4.0 mm) needles, specifically a 40" circular needle and double-pointed needles, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. Waste yarn is also required to serve as stitch holders throughout the construction process.

Yarn Weight and Gauge

The 340 Pangea Cardigan is designed using lace-weight yarn, which creates a refined, elegant drape ideal for a cardigan. The gauge varies by size: 2.5 stitches per inch for the smallest size, increasing to 4.5 stitches per inch for the largest size, reflecting the lace-weight yarn's delicate nature and the importance of achieving proper gauge for correct finished dimensions.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing knitters to access instructions digitally and print them for reference while working on their project.