Product Description
Steekable Pattern also available
**Cardigan - “Dagi”**This cardigan was designed by me a long time ago. My intention with this colorwork design was to create an easy pattern for knitters who want to get started on Fair-Isle technique without the next big jump into steeking. My greatest challenge while writing the pattern was the different gauges with the colorwork and plain stitches. So, I have not stopped writing down this pattern until it worked out finally just perfectly. The trick was to use a top-down construction. I have knitted this cardigan several times myself. As you might guess, we really love this garment and I hope you will love it as well!
General information for construction: The sweater is constructed as a top-down design. The body is knitted back and forth and the sleeves are knitted in the round. The garment has a slightly positive ease with max. 5 cm/1-2” (optional body shaping).Knitting technique: Top-down construction, stranded colorwork, two colours per round
Cardigan Dagi by knitforpassion
What is Being Made
The Cardigan Dagi is a top-down constructed cardigan featuring stranded colourwork design. This garment is specifically engineered for knitters seeking to develop Fair-Isle technique skills without progressing immediately to advanced steeking methods. The cardigan is available in 11 different sizes, from XS through larger dimensions, with positive ease up to 5 cm (approximately 1-2 inches) for comfortable wear.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to create a wearable and accessible colourwork project:
- Top-down construction: The cardigan is worked from the neckline downward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and eliminating the need for extensive seaming
- Stranded colourwork: Two colours are carried per round throughout the design, creating the jacquard pattern without requiring yarn cutting or weaving in numerous ends
- Jacquard patterning: The design uses traditional jacquard techniques to integrate the two-colour motifs seamlessly into the fabric
Stitches and Construction Details
The pattern addresses a critical technical challenge: managing different gauges between colourwork sections and plain knit areas. Designer Astrid Tueting solved this gauge discrepancy through careful pattern engineering, ensuring the cardigan maintains proper proportions throughout. The two-colour stranded technique requires managing yarn tension across both colours to achieve even, consistent fabric.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This project uses 4-ply weight yarn, which provides the appropriate thickness for detailed colourwork definition while remaining lightweight enough for a wearable cardigan. Standard knitting needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn are required. The stranded colourwork technique involves working with two yarn colours simultaneously throughout the pattern sections.
Difficulty Level
Rated for intermediate knitters, this pattern suits those with foundational knitting skills who are ready to explore colourwork techniques. The designer specifically created this pattern as an accessible entry point into Fair-Isle knitting, making it ideal for knitters seeking to build confidence with two-colour stranded techniques before attempting more complex projects.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 30 |
| Designer: | knitforpassion |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Jamieson’s of Shetland - Spindrift, 105m/25g (per ball) or any other yarn resulting in the same gauge |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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