HAVAENDRING

HAVAENDRING Cardigan by Veta Romanenkova

Project Overview

The HAVAENDRING is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Veta Romanenkova as part of the Flette Collection II. This downloadable PDF pattern offers six sizes with finished bust circumferences ranging from 46 inches to 76 inches, accommodating a wide range of body measurements. The cardigan is constructed using a DK weight yarn and features a sophisticated colorwork design incorporating four distinct yarn colors.

Yarn and Materials

This cardigan is knitted with Woolfolk Flette, a premium yarn composed of 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® fiber. The yarn provides 131 yards per 50-gram skein and is classified as DK weight, making it suitable for garments with excellent drape and definition. The pattern requires four coordinating colors:

• Main Color (MC): 3 to 5 skeins depending on size (color no. 00)
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 2 to 4 skeins depending on size (color no. 02)
• Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 3 to 5 skeins depending on size (color no. 32)
• Contrast Color 3 (CC3): 1 to 4 skeins depending on size (color no. 05)

Needles and Notions

The HAVAENDRING cardigan requires two sets of circular needles to accommodate the DK weight yarn and the stitch gauge. A US 3 (3.25 mm) 24-inch circular needle is used for ribbed edgings and cuffs, while a US 5 (3.75 mm) 24-inch circular needle is used for the main body and colorwork sections. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, a sewing needle with thread for finishing, stitch markers, removable markers for tracking pattern repeats, a spare needle for three-needle bind-off, and stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch when worked on the larger US 5 needles and measured after blocking. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The sample cardigan shown in the pattern was knitted in size 2 with a 20-inch positive ease and modeled on a 5'7" figure, providing a reference for how the finished garment drapes and fits.

Knitting Techniques

The HAVAENDRING employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques. The pattern incorporates Stockinette Stitch as the primary stitch structure, creating a smooth, refined fabric ideal for showcasing the merino yarn's luster. Colorwork is a central design element, requiring the knitter to manage multiple yarn colors across rows to create the pattern motifs. The construction method utilizes circular needle knitting, allowing for seamless or minimal-seam construction and the ability to work flat or in the round as the pattern directs. The pattern includes three-needle bind-off for joining sections, a technique commonly used in cardigan construction for creating secure, flexible seams. Additional techniques referenced in the pattern include slip stitches for edge definition, marker placement for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and blocking to achieve proper gauge and finished dimensions.

Pattern Structure

The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions with right-side and wrong-side rows clearly marked. Directional cues such as knit (K), purl (P), slip stitches (sl), and marker management (sm) guide the knitter through each section. The inclusion of a row counter among the recommended notions suggests that careful tracking of rows is important for maintaining pattern alignment and proper shaping throughout the cardigan.