Emberstone Cardigan - DK

The Emberstone Cardigan is warmth wrapped in elegance, a timeless layering piece with gentle structure and graceful raglan lines. Inspired by the steady glow of embers, it blends softness and resilience, offering comfort and intention in every stitch. Simple yet refined, Emberstone is a wardrobe staple designed for everyday life. With thoughtful raglan shaping and two yarn weight options, cozy Aran and lighter DK. it’s perfect for daily wear. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this cardigan brings comfort, clarity, and joy to the making.

PATTERN CONSTRUCTION

The Emberstone Cardigan DK is worked seamlessly in flat from the top down, featuring raglan increases on a circular needle. The cardigan is knitted in stockinette stitch and incorporates modified raglan increases to ensure an optimal fit around the sleeves and body. The back yoke is shaped using German Short Rows to raise the back, providing a flattering and well-fitted neckline.

You will begin by casting on for the full width of the neck, working German Short Rows to raise the back and shaping the raglan simultaneously for the best neckline fit. Once you reach the desired armhole depth, the sleeves are separated from the body by placing the sleeve stitches on hold, and the body is knitted to the hem, where you will bind off to complete it. 

Next, you’ll transfer the sleeve stitches from the stitch holder back onto the needle, pick up and knit stitches at the underarm, and work in the round to the required sleeve length, incorporating slight shaping. Then, you will work the cuffs before binding off.

Finally, stitches are picked up along the entire front edge of the cardigan, starting from the bottom of the right front, going up to the neckline, and continuing down the left front. To create the button band, you’ll cast on at the bottom of the right front edge using the Italian cast-on technique, forming buttonholes as you knit up the right side.

The pattern also includes a table chart for the Raglan and neck increases for each sizes.

Additionally, all technique tutorials are included within the pattern.

Selected test knitters will be notified on June 4

Size guide:

The Emberstone Cardigan - DK is designed to have approxmately 20-25.5 cm [ 7.75-10 inches ] of positive ease across all sizes, meaning it is designed to be 20-25.5 cm [ 7.75-10 inches ] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.

The sizes, XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 115.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm 

[ 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56- 58) 60-62 inches ]. 

The schematic and finished measurements for the cardigan can be found on page 19 of the pattern.

Measure yourself before beginning your project to determine which size will fit you the best.For example, if you measure 86 cm [ 33.75 inches ] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 104.5 cm [ 41.75 inches ] which in the given example would give you 18.5 cm [ 8 inches ] of positive ease.                    

(Sample was knitted in size S, the model has a bust circumference of 90 cm [ 35.5 inches ] and is 155 cm [ 5’1” ] tall). 

Begin by knitting a swatch before you start your project, to determine which size needle and yarn you need to achieve the correct gauge. 

Gauge is essential to ensure your finished measurements match those listed in the schematic. Working with an incorrect gauge may result in a garment that is either too small or too large.

Sizes:

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished bust circumference: 

94 (104.5) 115 (125.5) 136 (146.5) 157 (167.5) 177.5 cm

[ 37.75 (41.75) 46 (50.25) 54.5 (58.5) 62.75 (67) 71 inches ]

Length (measured from back neck to hem):

49.5 (51) 51.5 (53.5) 54 (56) 56.5 (58) 59 cm 

[ 19.75 (20.25) 20.5 (21.25) 21.5 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.75 inches ]

Gauge:  

23 stitches x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [ US 6 ] size knitting needle measured in 10 x 10cm [ 4 x 4 inches ] after blocking

Needles: 

Circular needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body,

3.25 mm [ US 3 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for ribbing and

button band

Double pointed needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] and 3.25 mm [ US 3 ] for the sleeves and cuffs (unless you use magic loop method)

Materials:

435 (483) 521 (582) 635 (712) 781 (858) 924 g of Pura Lana by Gepard [ 50 g = (50% wool + 50% alpaca) / 115 m / 125 yds ] in color 520 light grey 

In metres / yards:

1003 (1112) 1199 (1340) 1461 (1638) 1797 (1976) 2127 metres

[ 1090 (1209) 1303 (1457) 1588 (1781) 1954 (2148) 2312 yards ]

Yarn substitution:

 Alpaca Soft DK by Rowan [ 50 g = (70% wool + 30% alpaca) / 125 m / 136 yds ] 

Lore by The Fibre Co [ 100 g = (100% lambs wool) / 250 m / 273 yds ]

Or any DK weight yarn of your choice.

Notions: 

8 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn) and 4 buttons (22 mm)

Finished bust circumference: 

94 (104.5) 115 (125.5) 136 (146.5) 157 (167.5) 177.5 cm

[ 37.75 (41.75) 46 (50.25) 54.5 (58.5) 62.75 (67) 71 inches ]

Length (measured from back neck to hem):

49.5 (51) 51.5 (53.5) 54 (56) 56.5 (58) 59 cm 

[ 19.75 (20.25) 20.5 (21.25) 21.5 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.75 inches ]

Increasing

Decreasing 

German Short Rows

Picking up stitches

Double knitting button band.

Italian Cast-on and Bind-off

Needles: 

Circular needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body,

3.25 mm [ US 3 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for ribbing and button band

Double pointed needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] and 3.25 mm [ US 3 ] for the sleeves and cuffs (unless you use magic loop method)

Notions: 

8 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn) and 4 buttons (22 mm)

I would love you to create a Raverly project page using provided Tester Code TEST-DK-B7LGXJ and upload at least a nice photo of your finished project.

If anything comes up during the test period and you need to drop out that's okay! please communicate as soon as possible, so that I can fill your spot. 

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

All test knitters will receive the final patterns of both Aran and DK Version once the patterns go live. As a new designer, my shop currently has only a few patterns available, but more will be added in the future. You’ll also receive a code for a free pattern, valid until 1 year, which you can use anytime (only if the test is completed by the deadline).