Endearment

Endearment Cardigan by Hanna Maciejewska

What is Being Made

Endearment is a romantic and delicate feminine cardigan designed by Hanna Maciejewska in collaboration with The Uncommon Thread. This seamless knit cardigan features intricate cable and lace patterning on the fronts and is designed to flatter multiple styling options. The cardigan can be worn open or buttoned, and works equally well layered over a light summer dress or paired with jeans. The design incorporates waist shaping that creates a visually slimming silhouette while maintaining the comfort and structure of seamless construction.

Design Features

• Entirely seamless construction throughout the garment
• Strategic waist shaping to eliminate bulk and create a flattering fit
• Intricate cable and lace pattern work on the front panels
• Longer hems and cuffs with decorative splits—a distinctive design element for this collection
• Button-front closure option for versatile wearing styles

Techniques Used

The cardigan employs seamless knitting construction, which eliminates seams and creates a smooth, continuous fabric from body to cuffs. The cable and lace patterning, while appearing intricate and complex, is designed to be accessible for intermediate knitters. All pattern details are provided in charted format, making the cable and lace sequences easy to follow and execute. Cable techniques form the foundation of the decorative front panels.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

• 2/2 LC (Left Cable): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• 2/2 RC (Right Cable): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to the back, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• Cable stitches create the dimensional texture and visual interest of the front panel design
• Lace stitches complement the cable work for an intricate, feminine aesthetic

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This pattern is designed for 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, offering flexibility in fiber choice while maintaining the intended drape and fit of the garment. The lightweight yarn weights are ideal for creating the delicate, romantic appearance of the design. Standard knitting needles appropriate to the chosen yarn weight are required for construction.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, Endearment is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with cable and lace patterns. The charted format of all pattern details makes the seemingly complex design accessible and manageable for intermediate-level crafters.

Endearment © 2014 Hanna Maciejewska. All rights reserved.