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Shaken or Stirred
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Product Description
I wanted an easy cardigan with a classic look. The details on Shaken or Stirred are simple and delicate and the cardigan has a lovely feminine feel. The colourwork is very simple, but enough to be distinct, and the narrow shawl collar is kinda fun - it's worked in garter rib, with a distinct garter stitch border that shows off the contrast between the 2 textures when folded back. This is a sweater that will easily take you from summer into fall, and go with shorts and jeans. My other goal was to make a cardigan that could REALLY be modified. It’s knitted from the top down with contiguous shaping at the shoulders, so length or width throughout the sweater can be easily adjusted as you go. Depending on what you have for accent colors, you can knit the colourwork as written or add your own designs and you can play with the motif, the stripes or the placement of the panel as your tastes or stash dictate. Shown in Plucky Knitter, Primo Sport. The 3 contrast colours use just 50 yards each.
Shaken or Stirred Cardigan by BabyCocktails
What Is Being Made
Shaken or Stirred is a classic cardigan design created by designer Thea Colman of BabyCocktails. This garment features a refined, feminine aesthetic with a distinctive narrow shawl collar and integrated colorwork elements. The cardigan is designed to transition seamlessly from summer into fall, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for multiple seasons.
Construction Method and Design Features
This cardigan is knitted from the top down, allowing for intuitive fitting and easy modifications throughout the knitting process. The construction includes contiguous shaping at the shoulders, which enables knitters to adjust both the length and width of the sweater as they work. This top-down approach makes it an excellent choice for customization, whether you're adjusting proportions for a specific fit or experimenting with design variations.
The narrow shawl collar is a standout feature, combining two distinct textures to create visual interest and depth. The collar is worked using a mix of garter rib and traditional garter stitch, with decorative borders that edge the collar and peek out underneath at the fold. This textural interplay emphasizes the contrast between the collar's dimensional stitchwork and the smooth stockinette stitch used throughout the body of the cardigan.
Colorwork and Customization
The design incorporates colorwork elements that can be adapted based on your available accent colors. Knitters have the flexibility to work the colorwork exactly as designed or to create their own custom motifs. This modular approach to patterning encourages creative exploration and allows each maker to personalize the finished garment.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch – forms the smooth, classic fabric of the cardigan body
- Garter stitch – used in the shawl collar for textural contrast
- Garter rib – combined with garter stitch in the collar for dimensional detail
- Colorwork – integrated throughout the design with flexibility for custom motifs
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for sport weight yarn, specifically Plucky Knitter's Primo Sport, which is a cashmere merino blend. This fiber composition provides the ideal balance of softness, breathability, and warmth, allowing the cardigan to function as a transitional piece across seasons. The yarn choice contributes to the garment's delicate, feminine aesthetic while ensuring durability and wearability.
Skill Level
Shaken or Stirred is rated as an advanced knitting project. While the designer describes it as an "easy cardigan" in terms of overall construction logic, the advanced rating reflects the colorwork integration, the shaping techniques, and the textural details in the collar. Experienced knitters will find the top-down construction and customization options particularly rewarding.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns 220 Sport |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | BabyCocktails/Thea Colman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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