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Product Description
Warm cable coat/cardigan that definitely keeps you warm on cold winter days. It is worked from top down and has a subtle a-line body shaping and a large folded collar.
Cable patterns are charted, you have to be able to read charts for this pattern.
Cardigan is intended to be worn with a small amount of positive ease around the bust. Finished bust measurements approx. 31.5(35.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.25, 51.2)“/80(90, 100, 110, 120, 130) cm To fit bust sizes: 30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”/75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm. The sample shown is size S, worn on approx. 34”/85 cm bust with approx. 5 cm positive ease.
**Gauge:**17 sts and 24 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger US 8 (5 mm) needles. 24 sts and 24 rows = 4” 10 cm in Cable pattern with larger US 8 (5 mm) needles. Use back cable pattern for swatching. You don’t have to swatch the whole pattern width of the back panel, use at least 30 sts width to get a better idea of your gauge.
Berlin Soft Cardigan by Meiju Kallio
Garment Overview
Berlin Soft is a warm cable coat cardigan designed by independent designer Meiju Kallio. This advanced-level knitting project creates a structured, winter-ready piece featuring subtle A-line body shaping and a distinctive large folded collar. The cardigan is engineered to provide warmth during cold weather while maintaining a flattering silhouette through thoughtful design and shaping techniques.
Construction Method
The Berlin Soft cardigan is worked using a top-down construction method, a technique that allows knitters to try on the garment as it develops and easily adjust length and fit. This approach begins at the neckline and progresses downward, making it ideal for achieving proper sleeve cap shaping and body proportions without the need for seaming.
Design Features and Shaping
- Large folded collar that frames the neckline
- Subtle A-line body shaping for a flattering fit
- Designed to be worn with a small amount of positive ease around the bust for comfortable layering
- Structured cable knit pattern throughout
Sizing and Finished Measurements
The Berlin Soft is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, accommodating a wide range of body types:
- XS: To fit bust 30"/75 cm, finished bust 31.5"/80 cm
- S: To fit bust 34"/85 cm, finished bust 35.5"/90 cm
- M: To fit bust 38"/95 cm, finished bust 39.5"/100 cm
- L: To fit bust 42"/105 cm, finished bust 43.5"/110 cm
- XL: To fit bust 46"/115 cm, finished bust 47.25"/120 cm
- 2XL: To fit bust 50"/125 cm, finished bust 51.2"/130 cm
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The Berlin Soft cardigan is designed to be knitted in worsted weight yarn. The sample shown was created using Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a premium yarn composed of 100% Targhee-Colombia wool. Each skein of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter contains 50g and yields approximately 140 yards (128 meters).
Yardage requirements vary by size:
- XS: Approximately 11 skeins or 1530 yards (1340 meters)
- S: Approximately 13 skeins or 1700 yards (1540 meters)
- M: Approximately 14 skeins or 1850 yards (1700 meters)
- L: Approximately 15 skeins or 2020 yards (1850 meters)
- XL: Approximately 16 skeins or 2220 yards (2030 meters)
- 2XL: Approximately 18 skeins or 2430 yards (2220 meters)
While the pattern specifies Brooklyn Tweed Shelter as the sample yarn, any worsted weight yarn with similar yardage and fiber content can be substituted, allowing knitters flexibility in fiber choice and color selection.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, making it suitable for experienced knitters. The complexity likely stems from the cable knit techniques, top-down construction with shaping, and the precision required to achieve the subtle A-line silhouette and proper collar folding.
Pattern Information
The Berlin Soft pattern is a downloadable PDF created by designer Meiju Kallio and is protected by copyright © 2017. The pattern is intended for personal use only and may not be distributed, sold, or used to create items for commercial sale. Pattern support and questions can be directed to meijuknits@gmail.com.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Rios |
| Pages: | 28 |
| Designer: | Meiju Kallio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Finnish |
| Notes: | The sample yarn is Brooklyn Tweed Shelter. 1530(1700, 1850, 2020, 2220, 2430)yds/1340(1540, 1700, 1850, 2030, 2220)m |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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