Cardigans in Stylecraft Colour Burst DK

Cardigans in Stylecraft Colour Burst DK

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern features two cardigan designs in a range of sizes from 81/86cm to 122/127cm (32/34in to 48/50in bust), making it suitable for various body measurements. The pattern includes a long cardigan style as one of the featured designs, offering versatility for different preferences and occasions. Both designs are worked in DK weight yarn, providing a lightweight yet structured fabric ideal for layering.

Techniques Used

The cardigans are constructed using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern employs rib construction as a key structural element, with ribbed sections forming the foundation of the garment. The long cardigan design requires working additional rows in rib to achieve the desired length, demonstrating how ribbing can be extended to create different silhouettes. Shaping and fitting are achieved through strategic increases and decreases worked into the knit and purl pattern sequences.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in these cardigans are knit (K) and purl (P) stitches, combined to create a classic rib pattern. The stitch pattern follows a repeating sequence of knit and purl stitches (K1, P1 being a common variation), which creates vertical columns of texture. This ribbed construction provides elasticity and definition to the garment, helping it maintain its shape while offering comfortable stretch. The pattern instructions specify exact stitch counts and repeat sequences for each size, ensuring proper fit and proportion.

Materials

These cardigans are designed to be worked in Stylecraft Colour Burst DK, a double knitting weight yarn. The pattern is worked on 3¼mm needles, which is the appropriate needle size for DK yarn to achieve the correct gauge. Measurements are provided in both centimeters and inches, with specific stitch counts and row counts detailed for each of the five size options, allowing knitters to select the perfect fit for their measurements.