Product Description
This is the perfect cardigan to throw over your shoulders in warm and in-between seasons. This cardigan is meant to be timeless and classic. It’s designed to be an open front cardigan with no button band. Whether you wear them with your favorite pair of jeans, dresses or skirts the possibilities are endless with this cardigan. It’s knit at a very loose gauge to create the most amazing fabric.
When choosing a size please check out the finished measurements chart at the end of the pattern.
This is a size-inclusive design, but the bust size is smaller since this cardigan is meant to be open and not closed.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)
Yarn:
DK weight yarn
Yardage Main Colour Winter Rose Contrast Colour Steppe
MC: 330 (400, 450, 520, 600) (660, 700, 790, 850) yds CC: 100 (120, 140, 153, 180) (190, 210, 230, 250) yds
Gauge (wet blocked) in Stockinette with the larger needle: 16 stitches x 20 rows per 4” / 10.1cm
Sand and Ocean Cardigan by Twin Stitches Designs
What is Being Made
Sand and Ocean is a timeless, classic open-front cardigan designed by Twin Stitches Designs. This garment is intended as a versatile layering piece perfect for warm and in-between seasons. The cardigan features an open front design with no button band, making it an effortless throw-over style that pairs seamlessly with jeans, dresses, or skirts. The pattern is size-inclusive, offering nine different sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 29.5 inches to 61 inches (75 cm to 155 cm), accommodating a wide range of body types and fit preferences.
Design and Construction Techniques
This cardigan is knit at a deliberately loose gauge, which creates an exceptionally soft and draping fabric that enhances the garment's wearability and visual appeal. The loose gauge construction is a key design feature that contributes to the cardigan's relaxed, elegant aesthetic. The pattern uses a size-inclusive approach, though the bust measurements are intentionally smaller since the cardigan is designed to be worn open rather than closed. This design choice allows for comfortable layering and a flattering silhouette across different body types. When selecting a size, knitters are advised to consult the finished measurements chart provided in the pattern to ensure the best fit.
Stitches and Knitting Methods
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided pattern notes, the cardigan is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for a beginner-level project. The loose gauge approach means stitches are worked more openly than in standard knitting, allowing yarn to flow freely and create the desired drape.
Materials Required
This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that works beautifully at the loose gauge specified in the design. Knitters will need US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles in two sizes: a 16-inch needle and a 32-inch needle. The circular needles accommodate the construction method and allow for easy management of stitches across the body of the cardigan.
Skill Level
Sand and Ocean is rated as a beginner-level knitting project, making it an excellent choice for newer knitters looking to expand their skills while creating a wearable, fashionable garment. The straightforward construction and loose gauge make this pattern accessible and forgiving for those still developing their knitting proficiency.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Twin Stitches Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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