1346 Gardenia - Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Granville
Discover the beautiful Valley Yarns Gardenia, a striking drop-shoulder cardigan that combines rich texture with integrated cable details, creating a stylish and versatile layer suitable for year-round wear. This charming cardigan is perfect for dressing up or down, easily complementing everything from stylish tanks to polished button-downs and cozy long-sleeved tees. Whether you're headed to the office or enjoying a casual weekend outing, the Gardenia cardigan will inject vibrant color and warmth into your wardrobe.
The Gardenia cardigan is designed with an easy-to-follow construction method, knit flat in pieces from the bottom up. A three-needle bind-off technique is used to seamlessly join the shoulders, while side seams provide structure and shape. For a perfect fit, sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round down to the cuffs, ensuring comfort and mobility. The pattern features Granville, a luxurious blend of 90% Pima cotton and 10% Merino wool, delivering just the right amount of drape, memory, and warmth for a fabulous knitting experience. Best of all, the cable rib pattern is detailed in both charted and written formats, making it accessible for knitters of varying skill levels.
This knitting pattern is exclusively available as a PDF download.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes Available: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); Sample is shown in size S.
Finished Measurements: Designed to fit with 4–6” positive ease
Bust: 34 (37, 43, 46, 51½) (54½, 57½, 60½, 66)"
Length: 15 (15, 15, 16, 16) (16, 17, 17, 17)”
Yarn Requirements: 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) hanks of Valley Yarns Granville (90% Pima Cotton/ 10% Merino Wool; 50g/167yds), shown in the delightful #14 Raspberry Sorbet shade.
Recommended Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) 16" and 24–32" circular needles, as well as DPNs, or size needed to achieve gauge.
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Cable Rib pattern, blocked.
Elevate your knitting repertoire with the Gardenia cardigan, a perfect blend of style, comfort, and warmth that you can wear with pride throughout the seasons!
