Product Description
A perfect layering piece over dresses, this truncated cardigan is knit seamlessly from the neck down with increases radiating outward through the round yoke. Hook and eye tape provides a gap-free closure that is very curve friendly. Simple shaping makes this quick knit a great choice for variegated or striped yarns, or choose a solid color for a more classic look. This pattern is designed for a close fit with 0-2" of ease and has both short sleeve and 3/4 sleeve options.
Spoke Cardigan by Kira K Designs
What is Being Made
The Spoke Cardigan is a truncated cardigan designed as a versatile layering piece that works beautifully over dresses and other garments. This seamless knit cardigan features a close-fitting silhouette with 0-2 inches of ease and is available in two sleeve length options: short sleeve or three-quarter sleeve versions. The design includes hook and eye tape closure that provides a gap-free fit, making it particularly curve-friendly for various body types.
Construction Techniques
This cardigan is knit seamlessly from the neck down using a top-down construction method. The yoke features increases that radiate outward in the round, creating a smooth cap sleeve and body shaping without the need for seaming. The hook and eye tape closure eliminates traditional button gaps, offering a modern and fitted closure option. The simple shaping throughout the pattern makes this design quick to knit, whether you choose to work with solid colors for a classic aesthetic or select variegated or striped yarns to showcase color variation.
Stitches and Knitting Methods
The pattern utilizes seamless circular knitting techniques worked in the round from the yoke down. Increases are worked strategically through the yoke to create the cardigan's shape and sleeve cap. The straightforward stitch work makes this an accessible project for knitters seeking to expand their skills beyond basic techniques while still maintaining a beginner-friendly difficulty level.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Yarn Weight Options: This pattern is designed for DK or worsted weight yarn, offering flexibility in yarn selection.
Yardage Requirements:
- Short sleeve version: 530-1255 yards depending on size
- Three-quarter sleeve version: 660-1520 yards depending on size
Needles: US 6 (4mm) and US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 36 inches or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn Examples Shown: The pattern features examples knit in Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yards per 100 grams) and Lani's Lana Rye Patch (100% rambouillet wool; 240 yards per 4 ounces), demonstrating the cardigan's versatility across different yarn types and fiber contents.
Skill Level
Designed for beginner knitters, the Spoke Cardigan offers an excellent opportunity to learn seamless top-down construction and circular yoke shaping without overwhelming complexity. The simple shaping and straightforward techniques make this an ideal project for those progressing beyond basic knit and purl stitches.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted, Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Kira K Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | ½(½, ½, ½, ½, ½, ½) (¾, ¾, ¾, ¾, ¾, ¾, ¾) yard hook and eye tape in a color darker than your yarn sewing needle and thread in a similar color to hook |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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