Pacific Sport Diamond Cardigan in Cascade Yarns - DK574 - Downloadable PDF

Pacific Sport Diamond Cardigan by Cheryl Beckerich – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Pacific Sport Diamond Cardigan is a beautifully textured, button-front cardigan designed by Cheryl Beckerich and published by Cascade Yarns (pattern number DK574). This intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and offers knitters the opportunity to create a sophisticated, structured garment featuring an allover diamond and cable texture. The design is worked in Cascade Yarns Pacific Sport yarn and is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, making it a versatile addition to any handknit wardrobe.

Garment Overview

The finished cardigan is a classic, tailored design with a button band closure and a refined textured surface created through a repeating Diamond Texture Pattern combined with cable crossings. The garment is knit in the round and flat sections using circular needles, with shaping worked throughout the body and sleeves. Seven buttons fasten the front opening, giving the cardigan a polished, wearable finish suitable for everyday wear or smart-casual occasions.

Sizing and Fit

• Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
• Bust measurements: 38" (42, 46, 50, 54, 58)"
• Length: 28" (29, 29, 30, 30, 30)"

The generous size range makes this pattern accessible to a broad spectrum of knitters, from smaller to plus sizes. The structured diamond texture adds visual interest without overwhelming the silhouette, and the sport-weight yarn keeps the finished fabric lightweight and comfortable.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Cascade Yarns Pacific Sport, a sport-weight yarn with a fiber content of 60% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Merino Wool. Each skein contains 100 g (3.5 oz) / 273 yards (250 m). The colorway specified in the pattern is #61 Silver, a cool, neutral tone that allows the diamond and cable textures to stand out beautifully. The blend of acrylic and superwash merino offers excellent stitch definition, easy care, and a soft hand — ideal qualities for a textured garment like this cardigan.

• Skein quantities by size: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
• Colorway: #61 Silver

Needles and Tools

• US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, 16" and 36" lengths (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, 16" length, and double-pointed needles (DPN) in the same size (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Cable Needle for working cable crossings
• Yarn Needle for finishing and seaming
• Stitch Markers: 32 in color 1, 32 in color 2, and 4 in color 3 (a total of 68 markers, used to track the complex diamond pattern repeats)
• 3 Stitch Holders for holding live stitches during construction
• 7 buttons, 1" in diameter

The use of two needle sizes is typical for garments of this type: the smaller needle creates a tighter, neater fabric for ribbing or edging sections, while the larger needle produces the main body fabric at the correct gauge. The significant number of stitch markers reflects the complexity and precision required to maintain the diamond texture pattern across all stitches.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this pattern. The specified gauge is 22 stitches × 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) worked in the Diamond Texture Pattern on the larger US 7 (4.5 mm) needles. Because the gauge is measured in the textured pattern rather than plain stockinette