Celebration (Feiring) Cardigan

Celebration (Feiring) Cardigan by Ann Iverson

What is Being Made

The Celebration (Feiring) Cardigan is a versatile knitted cardigan designed for holiday celebrations and everyday wear. This intermediate-level knitting project features seven size options ranging from 32 to 56 inches in chest circumference, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The cardigan is styled to pair elegantly with both formal wear—such as a little black dress—and casual outfits like jeans, offering flexibility for various occasions.

Design Features

• Decorative pockets that are optional, allowing knitters to customize their finished garment
• Seven graduated sizes (1 through 7) with finished chest circumference measurements from 32 to 56 inches (81 to 142 cm)
• Upper arm circumference ranging from 11 to 18 inches (28 to 46 cm) across sizes
• Consistent arm length of 18 inches (46 cm) across all sizes
• Two-color colorwork construction using a main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC)

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level cardigan employs colorwork knitting techniques to create visual interest through the use of a main color and contrasting color throughout the design. The pattern incorporates traditional cardigan construction methods suitable for knitters with foundational skills and some experience working with color changes. The optional pockets require approximately 20 yards of yarn, allowing knitters to decide whether to include this decorative element based on their preference and available materials.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Celebration (Feiring) Cardigan is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn. The original pattern calls for Madelinetosh Silk/Merino, a luxury blend composed of 50% silk and 50% merino wool. This fiber combination provides an opulent shine and refined drape to the finished garment. Yarn yardage requirements vary by size: the main color (MC) ranges from 723 yards for size 1 to 1,125 yards for size 7, while the contrasting color (CC) requires between 130 and 160 yards depending on the chosen size. Each skein of Madelinetosh Silk/Merino DK contains 205 yards at standard DK weight specifications.

Yarn Color Options

The pattern specifies Madelinetosh colorways: Havana is used as the main color (MC) and Onyx serves as the contrasting color (CC), creating a sophisticated two-tone palette. Knitters may substitute alternative DK weight yarns with similar fiber content and yardage to achieve comparable results.

Needles and Tools

While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, DK weight yarn typically calls for US sizes 3–6 (3.25–4 mm) needles. Knitters should refer to the complete pattern instructions for exact needle recommendations and any additional tools required for colorwork, such as bobbins or yarn cards for managing multiple colors.

Pattern Format and Designer

The Celebration (Feiring) Cardigan is an original design by Ann IversonVibrant Viking. This downloadable PDF pattern is protected by copyright and intended for personal use. The pattern was published in 2019 and represents an independent designer's work in the knitting community.