Product Description
Twist is a seamless, top down cardigan featuring asymmetric sleeve placement, short row drape at neckline and waist with a front button band that slopes to the right. (The original version and test knits feature a button band sloping to the left: [see photos at the bottom of this page] SKILLS REQUIRED Knitting AT THE SAME TIME instructions with up to 4 things happening at one time Short row shaping - I use Japanese Short Rows but you can chose a method you prefer Increasing / decreasingKnitting flat and in the round A basic understanding of top down construction Approx quantities of lace weight yarn (single strand) : 1400(1500,1600,1700,1800,1900) yds (held double): 2950(3170,3390,3608,3827,4046) yds Gauge: 26sts x 36 rows Needle: 3mm(US2.5) and 4mm(US6) single strand 3mm(US2) and 3.75(US5) double strand
Grey Twist Cardi by Judith Brien Knits / Woolanme
What is Being Made
The Grey Twist Cardi is a seamless, top-down knitted cardigan featuring an asymmetric design with distinctive styling details. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted cardigan with a finished bust measurement of approximately 31" to 46" across six size options, offering versatility for different body measurements with suggested ease of -1 to +2 inches at the bust.
Construction Technique
This cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down, a construction method that allows for easy fitting adjustments and minimal finishing work. The design incorporates asymmetric sleeve placement, creating a modern, unconventional silhouette. Short row shaping is used strategically at both the neckline and waist to create elegant drape and a custom fit. The front button band features a distinctive twist to the right, adding a unique design element that distinguishes this garment from traditional cardigans.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The pattern employs garter stitch for structural elements, particularly noted in the neckline construction. The use of short rows throughout the design creates shaping and drape without requiring seaming, a hallmark of advanced seamless knitting techniques. The combination of these stitch techniques allows the cardigan to achieve its characteristic asymmetric appearance while maintaining structural integrity.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Grey Twist Cardi is best knitted using wool yarn and offers flexibility in yarn weight selection. The pattern accommodates two distinct yarn weight options:
- Lace weight wool: Requires approximately 1400 to 1900 yards (1280 to 1737 meters) depending on size
- Lace weight wool held double: An alternative approach using lace weight held double to achieve fingering weight equivalent, requiring approximately 2950 to 4046 yards (2700 to 3700 meters)
The sample cardigan shown in size 34" with no ease at the bust was knitted using lace weight wool held double to achieve a fingering weight equivalent.
Needles and Tools
Knitters should use 3.00mm (US 2) circular needles for the lace weight yarn option. Circular needles are essential for this top-down seamless construction method, allowing stitches to be distributed around the needle and worked continuously in the round for the body and sleeves.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with solid foundational skills. The seamless top-down construction, asymmetric shaping, and short row techniques require understanding of these advanced methods, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their technical repertoire beyond basic garment construction.
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| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Judith Brien Knits / Woolanme |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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