Belfast Cardigan
The Belfast Cardigan is a stylish and cozy fusion of the trendy grandpa sweater and a classic smoking jacket, designed to be the perfect winter layer for both men and women. This sleek cardigan features heavy, enveloping cables that not only add texture but also provide warmth, making it an essential piece for your cold-weather wardrobe. The plush garter-stitch shawl collar adds an extra dimension of comfort, ensuring you stay snug during those chilly days.
Finished Size: This versatile cardigan comes in a range of sizes, with a finished chest circumference of 41¾ (47, 51¾, 57) inches when buttoned. The cardigan shown in the images measures 47 inches and is styled with 7 inches of positive ease for a relaxed fit. This makes the Belfast Cardigan a great option for layering over your favorite outfits.
Yarn Requirements: For your knitting project, you'll need Imperial Yarn Erin (100% wool; 225 yd 206 m/4 oz 113 g) in the beautiful shade of rain. Depending on the size you choose, you will require 8 (9, 10, 11) skeins, ensuring that you have enough yarn to bring your warm, fashionable cardigan to life.
Needles: You'll need sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm) needles, which can be either 32" circular needles or a set of double-pointed needles. Don't forget to adjust the needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge, ensuring that your cardigan fits perfectly!
Essential Notions: Gather your knitting supplies before you start! You will need stitch markers, a cable needle, stitch holders, a size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook, waste yarn for provisional cast-on, a tapestry needle, and five 1 1/8” buttons to complete your Belfast Cardigan.
Gauge: Achieve the perfect fit by maintaining a gauge of 46 stitches and 32 rows of the Braid chart, which should measure 8¼ inches wide and 5 inches tall when worked on the larger needle. Maintaining gauge is crucial for ensuring your garment will have the intended size and drape.
This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to create a unique and eye-catching cardigan that embraces style, warmth, and versatility. Dive into your knitting journey with the Belfast Cardigan and enjoy the compliments that come your way as you showcase your handmade creation this winter!
