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Pretty Poppy longline cardigan
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Cherry Red (847)
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Product Description
From the magazine: "Say hello to your new wardrobe favourite! Knitted in a super-soft mix of wools and polyamide, this cosy cardi is great for lazy Sundays. Thanks to it stylish stitches, it's also fab for spring walks and parties! It's all knitted flat and joined together at the end, with the neck picked up and knitted." The cardigan features two front pockets and has mock cables at the shoulders and neck, as well as rice stitch at the hem, cuffs, and neck for texture.
Model was knitted in Cherry Red (847). Sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22. (For busts 81 cm/32 in to 117 cm/46 in.) 7 [8:8:8:9:9:10:10] x 50gm Rowan Kid Classic Also requires two stitch holders.
Pretty Poppy Longline Cardigan by Sarah Hatton
What is Being Made
The Pretty Poppy Cardigan is a longline knitted cardigan designed by Sarah Hatton. This garment is crafted as a downloadable PDF pattern and offers a classic cardigan silhouette with extended length. The pattern is available in eight sizes, ranging from 32 inches to 46 inches bust measurement, with actual back widths spanning 38½ to 52 inches. The full length of the cardigan measures 68 to 74 centimeters (26¾ to 29 inches), making it a true longline style that extends well past the hip.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques throughout its construction. The pattern utilizes stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing methods, including skpo (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) and k2tog (knit two together) decreases for the armhole shaping on the right side rows. The pattern also incorporates p2tog and p2togtbl (purl two together through back loop) decreases on wrong side rows. Additional stitch techniques include yarn overs and slipped stitches, which create decorative detail elements within the garment structure. The cardigan features a ribbed edge detail, with alternating knit and purl stitches creating a textured border around the front and neckline areas.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch (st st): The main fabric construction, worked in alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
- Ribbing: Knit and purl combinations (K3, P1 patterns noted) used for structured edges and borders
- Decreases: Skpo, k2tog, p2tog, and p2togtbl for shaping armholes and creating fitted sections
- Yarn Overs and Slipped Stitches: Decorative stitch elements creating textural interest within the pattern
Materials
The Pretty Poppy Cardigan is knitted using aran weight yarn, which is a medium-weight yarn ideal for creating garments with good drape and structure. The pattern requires standard knitting needles appropriate for aran weight yarn. The specific needle size and yardage requirements are detailed within the complete PDF pattern download, which provides comprehensive material specifications for each of the eight available sizes.
Pattern Difficulty
This pattern is rated as intermediate level, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The intermediate difficulty reflects the need to execute various decreasing methods, manage multiple size options, and work shaping across multiple rows while maintaining stitch integrity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Kid Classic |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | sarah hatton |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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