Product Description
This is a plus size Kimono shape cardigan with an 8 row stitch pattern repeat featuring cables, Hurdle stitch and Linen stitch.
It is knitted in British Corriedale Double Knit wool from Gorgeous Yarns but can be knitted in any double knit with good hold and stitch definition.
It can be worn as a layering garment or even as a jacket on warmer days.
Porthleven Cardigan by Gorgeous Yarns
What is Being Made
The Porthleven Cardigan is a drop shoulder kimono-style cardigan designed by Caroline Bawn and Nicky Sutton. This one-size garment is engineered to fit sizes 16–24 and features three-quarter length sleeves that can be worn either unfolded or at elbow length. An optional belt is included as an accessory component for the finished garment.
Construction Method
The cardigan is knitted in three separate pieces that are subsequently joined together at the shoulders using a three-needle bind off technique. This modular construction approach allows for easier management of the knitting process and provides flexibility in customization. The side seams require minimal sewing, with stitches picked up after seaming is complete.
Stitch Techniques and Pattern Details
- Main Stitch Panel: An 8-row pattern repeat forms the primary design element, making it straightforward to track progress and adjust garment length as desired
- Garter Stitch Selvedge Edge: Used to create clean, finished edges throughout the garment
- Hurdle Rib Cuff: Applied to the cuffs and turned back on itself for a folded finish
- Mock Garter Stitch Seam: Employed as a decorative design feature along the garment
- Minimal Decreasing: The pattern uses little to no decreasing (with limited exceptions), simplifying the knitting process
- Neck Construction: Designed with fewer stitches required for pickup at the back neck, reducing the complexity of neckline finishing
Materials and Specifications
This advanced-level knitting project uses DK weight yarn and appropriate needles for this yarn weight. The downloadable PDF format provides complete pattern instructions for the independent designer's creation.
Design Features
The drop shoulder silhouette combined with the kimono-style construction creates a relaxed, comfortable fit. The optional belt adds versatility, allowing the wearer to define the waist when desired. The turned-back cuffs with Hurdle Rib provide both functional and aesthetic interest to the finished piece.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Gorgeous Yarns |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | This pattern requires 700g/approx 1600m of double knit/worsted yarn |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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