Product Description
A versatile V-neck cardigan with simple lines and a decorative rib buttonband. Comfortable like your favorite sweatshirt, only much more sophisticated. Perfect for day or night, work or play, this cardigan will be a timeless wardrobe staple. Plus, worked in worsted weight wool it will be ready to wear in no time!
This pattern is worked top down with a contiguous yoke. The buttonband begins with Judy’s Magic Cast On and is worked in one piece. The body stitches are picked up from the buttonband. It continues in one piece, worked at the same time as the yoke and the rest of the body. Once the body and sleeves are complete, the only finishing is attaching the toggles, loops and hook and eyes.
Modeled in size 34.25 on a 34 inch bust, with 2 inches added to sleeve length and with cuffs turned back.
Materials Madelinetosh Erin Heritage Wool Series, 100% wool, 240 yards/219 meters, shown in Silver Fox: 5 [5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8] skeins, 994 [1100, 1200, 1355, 1481, 1645, 1757
Zephyr Cardigan by Tori Gurbisz
What Is Being Made
Zephyr is a versatile V-neck cardigan designed by Tori Gurbisz and presented by Lachesis and Co. This knitted cardigan features simple, sophisticated lines with a decorative rib buttonband, making it suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The design is described as comfortable like a favorite sweatshirt while maintaining an elevated, timeless aesthetic. Available in eight sizes ranging from 31.25 inches to 55.25 inches bust measurement (79.5 cm to 140.5 cm), this cardigan is intended as a wardrobe staple that transitions seamlessly from day to night and work to play.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Zephyr is worked using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The cardigan is constructed in stockinette stitch, the most common knit fabric stitch that creates a smooth, refined appearance. The decorative rib buttonband is a key design feature that adds visual interest and structure to the front closure. The pattern includes multiple size options with detailed bust measurements and ease specifications, allowing knitters to customize the fit. The modeled size (34.25 inches) is shown with minimal ease and features a 2-inch adjustment to sleeve length with turned-back cuffs for a polished finish.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
- Rib stitch: Used for the decorative buttonband detail on the front opening
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Zephyr is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, specifically Madelinetosh Erin Heritage Wool Series in 100% wool. The yarn provides 240 yards per 219-meter skein. The colorway shown in the pattern is Silver Fox. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 994 yards for the smallest size to 1,920 yards for the largest size. The pattern calls for US 8/5mm needles (or the size needed to achieve proper gauge) in 32 to 40-inch circular needle lengths.
Gauge and Finishing
Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies 16 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 8/5mm needles. Knitters are strongly advised to wash and block their gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure an accurate fit, as blocking can affect the final dimensions of the finished cardigan.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Tori Gurbisz |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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