Amethyst Grace Cardigan

Amethyst Grace Cardigan by Laura Dupuis

What is Being Made

The Amethyst Grace Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by Laura Dupuis of White Willow Wearables. This garment is named to honor the designer's mother and daughter, representing their shared middle name and birthstone. The cardigan features approximately 4 inches of positive ease in the body, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit garment suitable for everyday wear. The pattern includes sizing from XS through 5X, accommodating bust sizes ranging from 28-30 inches (XS) to 60-62 inches (5X), with the model wearing a Large size at 5'3" with a 40-inch bust.

Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level knitting project uses circular needles to construct the cardigan. The pattern employs standard knitting techniques appropriate for a wearable garment with multiple size options. The use of circular needles allows for seamless or minimal-seam construction, a common approach in modern cardigan design that creates a polished, professional finish.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not fully detailed in the available pattern information, the Amethyst Grace Cardigan is constructed as an intermediate-level project, suggesting it incorporates standard knitting stitches suitable for creating a structured, fitted cardigan. The pattern would include fundamental knitting techniques used to shape the body, sleeves, and front bands.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Brava Worsted 500 by Knit Picks in heavy worsted weight (approximately 1000-2300 yards depending on size: 1 skein for XS, 2 skeins for S through 3X, and 3 skeins for 4X and 5X). The pictured colorway is Dove Heather.
• Needles: Size US 8/5mm circular needles, 32 inches or 60 centimeters in length

Yarn Weight and Yardage Specifications

The Amethyst Grace Cardigan calls for heavy worsted weight yarn, which creates a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a cardigan silhouette. Yardage requirements scale with size: XS requires approximately 1000 yards, while larger sizes progress to 2300 yards for the 5X size. This heavy worsted weight provides warmth and durability while remaining workable for intermediate knitters.