Heron Cardigan

Introducing a timeless cabled cardigan crafted from luxurious yarn, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your knitted wardrobe. This beautiful cardigan features a longer length design, ensuring you stay warm and cozy, while the chunky garter stitch edgings provide a stylish finish. Designed with convenience in mind, the cardigan is worked from the top down, allowing for easy fitting adjustments as you go along. The raglan sleeves offer a comfortable fit that flatters all body types. To elevate your knitting experience, stitches along the front edges and neck are picked up and worked in a delightful garter stitch pattern. Both written instructions and detailed charts are provided for the intricate cabled sections, making it accessible for knitters of various skill levels.

This cardigan is designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 32” to 44” (32”, 34”, 36”, 38”, 40”, 42”, 44”), accommodating a diverse range of body shapes. The precise measurements for the cardigan include a length from the neckline to hem of 23½" (24", 24½", 25", 25½", 26", 26½"), a sleeve circumference of 12" (13", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18"), and an across back measurement (from armpit to armpit) of 16" (17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22"). Additionally, the sleeve length varies from 14" to 16" depending on the size chosen, providing a custom fit.

For this project, we recommend using Shilasdair Luxury DK yarn, with quantities varying based on size (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 skeins needed, each skein containing 349m). The total yarn required will be approximately 930m for the smallest size, reaching up to 1620m for the largest size. To knit this enchanting cardigan, you will need one 4.5mm / US 7 80cm circular needle, along with four 4.5mm / US 7 double-pointed needles or a 40cm circular needle for working on the sleeves.

Your successful knitting experience is made easier with our gauge precision of 18 stitches and 30 rows to achieve a classic 4” in stocking stitch before blocking, and 17 stitches and 28 rows after blocking. For additional support during your project, we also recommend having on hand a 4.5mm/US 8 cable needle, ten stitch markers, two 30” lengths of scrap yarn for holding stitches, and three hook and eye catches to ensure a snug closure.

Whether you are an experienced knitter or just starting, this elegant cabled cardigan pattern is a must-have project that combines comfort, style, and versatility, making it an essential addition to your collection of knitting patterns. Begin your knitting journey today, and create a piece that you will treasure for years to come!