A-factor Cardigan
Design Overview: Discover your next favorite project with the stylish A-factor cardigan, perfect for all seasons! This chic cardigan is meticulously knitted back and forth in Stockinette stitch, ensuring a smooth and professional finish. The eye-catching design features asymmetrical front parts complemented by a wide triangular front band that adds a unique flair. With a ribbed collar, dropped shoulders, and a convenient button closure, this sweater is both fashionable and functional. Designed with positive ease of approximately 15-20 cm (about 8 inches), it provides a comfortable fit that's perfect for layering. The back and front parts of the cardigan are knitted separately, allowing for a tailored finish. Once you’ve completed the shoulder seams, you’ll pick up stitches to create the elegant collar and sleeves, enhancing the overall design and comfort.
Required Skills: This knitting pattern is perfect for advanced beginners who want to hone their skills. You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, perform basic increases and decreases, pick up stitches, and bind off. Each technique is essential for crafting the A-factor cardigan and will help you build your confidence as a knitter.
The knitting pattern for the A-factor cardigan is easy to follow, making it an ideal choice for knitters looking to elevate their crafting experience. Included in the PDF pattern are beautiful images, a comprehensive size diagram, and extremely detailed step-by-step written instructions for sizes ranging from baby to teen (up to 15-16 years). This means you can create a stylish cardigan for everyone in the family!
GAUGE: To ensure your cardigan turns out perfectly, maintain a gauge of 20 stitches and 27 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using a US size 8 (5.0 mm) needle. Achieving the correct gauge is crucial for a well-fitting and professional-quality garment.
Embrace your creativity and warmth with the versatile A-factor cardigan, a knitting pattern that promises to deliver stylish results. Start your knitting journey today and create a piece that is not only visually appealing but also a joy to wear!
