Cawdor

Cawdor Knitted Jumper by Emily K Williams

What is Being Made

Cawdor is a knitted jumper designed by Emily K Williams, inspired by autumn imagery and the transition from summer to winter. This comfortable yet flattering garment is suitable for casual wear and is designed to be worn during cooler months. The jumper features a distinctive asymmetric reversible cable detail and includes a cowl neck that can be worn open or buttoned shut. The design comes in seven sizes to fit bust measurements from 82cm to 142cm (32 to 56 inches), with positive ease of 10 to 15cm (4 to 6 inches) for a relaxed fit.

Construction Techniques

Cawdor employs a strategic combination of knitting methods to create its structure and shape. The body is knit in the round to the armholes, which creates a seamless fabric and ensures even tension throughout the main garment section. Once the armholes are reached, the work transitions to being knitted flat, allowing for the shaping necessary at the shoulders. The shoulder seams are then seamed together to join the front and back pieces. Sleeves are worked using the pick-up method, where stitches are picked up from the armhole edges and worked downward toward the wrist, creating a smooth integration with the body. The asymmetric reversible cable continues up through the cowl neck, adding visual interest and texture to the neckline.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern features cable stitches as a primary design element. The asymmetric reversible cable is a notable technical feature that runs continuously up through the cowl neck, creating a distinctive textured detail. This cable design can be viewed from both sides of the fabric due to its reversible nature, adding versatility to the finished garment.

Materials

Cawdor is designed to be knitted in Violet Green Blue Faced Leicester yarn. The pattern includes a schematic with finished dimensions to guide yarn selection and yardage requirements appropriate to the chosen size.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The combination of knitting in the round, working flat, seaming, picking up stitches, and executing cable stitches requires intermediate-level skills.

Pattern Details

Cawdor was published in October 2013 by independent designer Emily K Williams and was technically edited by Steph Boardman. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use by knitters.