1076 Silverdrop - Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Granville

Pattern #1076 Silverdrop – Women's Eyelet Cardigan Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The Silverdrop cardigan, pattern number 1076, is an original design by Julie Turjoman, published by Valley Yarns. This elegant, waist-length, short-sleeved women's cardigan is crafted to be worn as a layering piece over summer dresses or skirts, yet thanks to its refined construction and yarn choice, it transitions beautifully across three seasons. Narrow vertical eyelet stripes run the length of the body, creating a flattering, elongating silhouette, while a graceful scoop neckline and body-skimming fit lend the finished garment a distinctly feminine character. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF.

Garment Overview and Design Details

The Silverdrop cardigan features a close, body-skimming fit with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease at the bust, making it a tailored yet comfortable garment. The design is offered in nine sizes ranging from XS through 5XL, with finished bust measurements spanning approximately 34¾ inches to 62¾ inches when buttoned. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S. Key design elements include:

• Vertical eyelet stripes that run the full length of the body and sleeves, providing both visual interest and a slimming vertical line
• A scoop neckline finished in reverse stockinette stitch for a smooth, polished edge
• Ribbed hems at the body and sleeve cuffs for a neat, structured finish
• Short sleeves that begin with a reverse stockinette stitch hem and continue in the eyelet stitch pattern to the shoulder
• Front button bands worked in reverse stockinette stitch, finished with 7 buttons measuring ½ to ¾ inch in diameter
• Waist and bust shaping built into the pattern to enhance the feminine, form-fitting silhouette
• Short-row shoulder shaping for an improved, comfortable fit across the shoulders

Construction and Techniques

The Silverdrop cardigan is worked using a bottom-up, seamed construction method. The body is knitted flat in a single piece from the hem upward to the armholes, incorporating faux side "seams" defined by markers placed at strategic intervals. After the armhole division, each front and the back are worked separately to the shoulders, with front neckline shaping completed during this stage. The sleeves are also worked flat and then seamed into the body. Key techniques employed throughout this pattern include:

• Bottom-up construction – the garment begins at the lower hem and progresses upward toward the shoulders
• Worked flat (back and forth in rows) – both the body and the sleeves are knitted flat rather than in the round, making this a traditional seamed garment
• Lace / eyelet stitch – a repeating eyelet stitch pattern creates the signature vertical stripe effect; eyelet knitting involves deliberate yarn-overs paired with decreases to form small, decorative holes in a regular, structured arrangement
• Short-row shoulder shaping – short rows are used to shape the shoulder slope, improving the drape and fit of the finished garment across the shoulder line
• Waist and bust shaping – increases and decreases are worked at defined points to sculpt the garment to the body
• Stitch marker placement – markers are used extensively to define eyelet repeats, reverse stockinette side sections, and faux seam positions, keeping the pattern organized across the wide cast-on
• Long-Tail cast-on – specified for the hem, this method produces a neat, elastic edge well-suited to ribbing

Stitches Used

Knitters working on the Silverdrop cardigan will encounter the following stitch patterns:

• Eyelet stitch – the primary stitch pattern used across the body and sleeves,