Rocky Coast Cardigan

Rocky Coast Cardigan by knitbot / Hannah Fettig

What is Being Made

The Rocky Coast Cardigan is a classic cable-knit cardigan designed for cool New England weather. This garment is worked from the top down, beginning with the yoke and progressing to the body and sleeves. The design features a timeless cable stitch pattern throughout, with the collar picked up and worked last. Available in eight sizes ranging from 36 inches to 64 inches chest circumference, this cardigan offers versatile sizing options for various body types.

Techniques Used

This advanced-level knitting project employs several key techniques that create its distinctive structure and appearance:

• Top-Down Construction: The cardigan is knitted from the yoke downward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and the ability to try on the garment as you work
• Raglan Shaping: Raglan increases are worked every right-side row throughout the yoke section to create the characteristic sloped shoulder seams
• Cable Stitch Pattern: An easy-to-memorize cable pattern is repeated across the fronts and body, creating visual interest and texture
• Circular Needle Construction: The project uses circular needles to accommodate the increasing stitch count as the yoke expands
• Collar Pick-Up: The collar is picked up from existing stitches and worked last, a technique that ensures a neat, finished neckline

Stitches Used

The Rocky Coast Cardigan relies on fundamental knitting stitches combined into a structured cable pattern. The Cable Stitch pattern is the primary decorative element, worked repeatedly across the fronts as stitches become available during the yoke increases. Stockinette stitch forms the foundation of the garment, with purl stitches used strategically for shaping and pattern definition. The pattern instructions reference working stitches as established, maintaining consistency throughout the yoke and body sections.

Materials

This cardigan requires 8 to 18 skeins of yarn depending on the size selected, with yardage scaling from smaller to larger finished measurements. The recommended yarn is The Fibre Company Organik, a worsted-weight yarn composed of 70% organic fiber content. The pattern specifies the use of larger circular needles for the main construction, though specific needle sizes are referenced within the full pattern document. The worsted weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition for the cable pattern while offering warmth suitable for the brisk coastal climate the design evokes.

Finished Measurements

The Rocky Coast Cardigan is offered in eight sizes with chest circumferences ranging from 36 inches (91.5 cm) to 64 inches (162.5 cm). Length measurements vary from 23 inches (58.5 cm) in the smallest size to 30 inches (76 cm) in the largest size. The pattern is designed to be worn with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, providing comfortable room for layering and movement.