977 Kingfisher - Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Becket

Valley Yarns Kingfisher Cardigan: A Cozy Knitting Pattern for Intermediate Knitters

Introducing the Valley Yarns Kingfisher, a stunning women’s open-front cardigan that combines warmth and style, making it the perfect knit for those cooler days. Crafted in the luxurious Becket yarn, this cardigan features a plush shawl collar and eye-catching cabled fronts set against an easy reverse stockinette background. Designed for comfort, the cardigan is knit flat in one continuous piece from the bottom up to the armholes, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable knitting experience.

The Kingfisher Cardigan showcases a bold cable running up each front panel while another single cable elegantly ascends the center back, offering a beautiful yet manageable challenge for knitters. The detailed cable patterns are conveniently charted and fully written out, making them accessible even for those at an intermediate skill level.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 6–8” positive ease
     Bust – 44 (48½, 52, 58¾, 63½) (68, 71½, 76)” with a generous overlap at the front

Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) (14, 15, 15) balls of Valley Yarns Becket (50% Superfine Alpaca / 50% Wool; 100g/141yds), shown in the delightful shade of 17 Lilac Blossom.

Needles Required:
     US 7 (4.50mm) 16” and 24” circular needles
     US 9 (5.50mm) 16” and 24–40” circular needles

Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rows = 4” in reverse stockinette stitch on US 9 (5.50mm), blocked.

This pattern was last updated on 04/20/2020. For any updates or corrections, view errata here.

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