King's Road Cardigan

Discover the art of knitting with our exquisitely designed fingering weight cardigan, where attention to detail in both design and finishing creates a sophisticated ease. This garment is the perfect addition to your wardrobe, embodying style and functionality. The cardigan features doubled hems in contrasting hand-painted colors that not only add weight but also elevate the overall aesthetic. A wide back stripe enhances the unique design, making it visually appealing and fun to wear.

In this pattern, you’ll learn a new technique for working front bands and buttonholes that will fit this piece perfectly, giving your creation a professional touch. With its moderately engaging design and the use of short rows, this cardigan is suitable for knitters looking to enhance their skills while enjoying a satisfying project.

Available Sizes

This cardigan pattern is offered in a variety of sizes to ensure a perfect fit: XS (S) (M) (L) (XL). The finished chest measurements (without bands) are 33 (36) (39.5) (43.5) (47.5) inches. Additionally, the finished back length measures 19.25 (20.25) (21.25) (22.25) (23.25) inches, allowing for versatility and comfort in wear.

Gauge Specifications

To ensure your cardigan fits beautifully, aim for a gauge of 6.125 sts/inch and 8 rows/inch, which translates to 24.5 sts/4" and 32 rows/4" in Stockinette stitch using size 4 (3.5mm) needles. Alternatively, for a different texture, you can achieve a gauge of 6.625 sts/inch and 10 rows/inch, resulting in 26.5 sts/4" and 40 rows/4" using size 2 (2.75mm) needles.

Required Needles

You'll need size 4 (3.5mm) needles or the size necessary to obtain the desired gauge, along with size 2 (2.75mm) needles for finer details in your project.

Essential Supplies

Gather the necessary supplies to ensure a smooth knitting experience, including stitch markers, a tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, extra needles for a flexible long-tail cast-on and three-needle bind-off, as well as five size 0.5" buttons to complete your cardigan.

Suggested Yarn

For this elegant cardigan, we recommend using Kiwi Fingering from Zeal, a high-quality yarn that adds softness and durability, ensuring your finished piece is both comfortable and stylish.

Embrace your creativity and dive into this knitting project, perfect for elevating your personal wardrobe or gifting to a loved one!