Product Description
Draperie is the comfort of knitting and wearing garter stitch. The stretchy, squishy feel of the texture provides a fabric that drapes and wraps around your body wonderfully. The perfect item to casually throw on for extra warmth, Draperie can be worn with either side as the top; converting the piece from a cardigan to a more shrug-like piece instantly!
Yarn Baah Yarn La Jolla, 100% superwash merino, 400 y / 366 m per 100 g hank, C1: Sage 2 (3, 3 hanks), C2: Obsidian 2 (3, 3 hanks) Needles 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars and 2.75 mm (US 2) dpns or size to obtain gauge Gauge 24 sts and 48 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking To ensure the best fit, please check your gauge Sizes 39 (43, 46)” / 99 (109, 117) cm Skills simple increases and decreases, knitting in the round Notes This garment has slight batwing sleeves, which means that the upper portion of the sleeve is not intended to sit right at the top of your arm. Consequently, the upp
Draperie Cardigan by Teresa Gregorio
What Is Being Made
Draperie is a reversible cardigan knitting pattern designed by independent designer Teresa Gregorio. This versatile garment showcases the beauty of garter stitch texture and can be worn in multiple ways—as a traditional cardigan or flipped to create a shrug-like silhouette. The piece is crafted to provide comfort and warmth, making it an ideal layering garment for casual wear. Available in three sizes: 39 inches (99 cm), 43 inches (109 cm), and 46 inches (117 cm) in finished bust measurement.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs fundamental knitting techniques that create the signature drape and texture of the finished garment. The pattern utilizes circular needles and double-pointed needles for construction, allowing for seamless or minimal-seam assembly. Key shaping techniques include increases worked as knit front and back (kfb) and decreases using knit two together (k2tog) and slip slip knit (ssk) methods. Marker placement guides stitch pattern alignment throughout the project. The reversible nature of the design means both sides of the fabric are equally finished and wearable, adding to the garment's versatility and appeal.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch pattern featured in Draperie is garter stitch, created by knitting every row. This classic, textured stitch produces the stretchy, squishy fabric quality that defines the cardigan's comfort and drape. Garter stitch is worked consistently throughout the garment to maintain visual and textural harmony. The pattern includes standard abbreviations for knit (k), purl (p), slip (sl), and marker management (pm, sm) to guide construction. The garter stitch texture creates a fabric that wraps beautifully around the body while maintaining structural integrity.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Draperie is designed to be knitted with Baah Yarn La Jolla, a 100% superwash merino yarn. This premium fiber choice ensures the finished cardigan is soft, breathable, and easy to care for. The yarn is provided in 100-gram hanks with 400 yards (366 meters) per hank. The pattern calls for two colors: Sage (Color 1) and Obsidian (Color 2), with yardage requirements of 2 (3, 3) hanks for each color depending on size selection.
Needles required are 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles and 2.75 mm (US 2) double-pointed needles (dpns), or a needle size that achieves the specified gauge. The small needle size paired with the merino yarn creates a dense, durable fabric with excellent stitch definition.
Gauge and Finishing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 48 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning the project is essential to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions. Blocking is recommended to set the stitches and allow the superwash merino to relax into its final drape and dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Teresa Gregorio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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