Name: Aava Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF) | Top-Down Contiguous Cardigan
SKU: Piilo_Cardigan_engl_final_1-2
Price: 9.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Beschreibung

Difficulty

●●●○○ Classic button band

●●●●○ Double Face button band in brioche (tuck stitch)

Fit

Regular fit – choose boxy or classic with shaping

Construction

Seamless top-down using the Contiguous method (with a later raglan section)

Sizes

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7

Finished bust circumference: 92 (98) 102 (108.5) 116 (124) 132 cm

Techniques

Cast-on, knit & purl, working flat, working in the round, left- and right-leaning increases, decreases, yarn overs

Optional: German short rows (double stitches), brioche / tuck stitch (for the Double Face band)

Description

The Aava Cardigan is a classic cardigan with a moderate boat neckline – a versatile piece you can wear all year round.

It is worked seamlessly from the top down using the Contiguous method. The neckline is shaped with short rows while the shoulders are formed with paired increases. Sleeve increases follow, and the upper yoke includes a later raglan section. After separating the sleeves, the body is worked flat and finished with ribbing. You can choose between a boxy silhouette or a classic shaped version. The sleeves are worked in the round and end with ribbed cuffs.

Finally, stitches are picked up along the front edges for the button bands. Choose a classic ribbed button band or the more advanced Double Face button band in brioche. The Double Face version uses more yarn – plan 1 extra ball to be safe.

Note

Digital pattern (PDF) for instant download after payment. No shipping by email or mail. For personal use only.

Details

Yarn (original samples)

Option 1

350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 g Zitron Ramie Deluxe

(80% wool (Merino), 20% ramie, approx. 150 m / 50 g)

Shown in color 403

Option 2

400 (400) 400 (500) 500 (500) 600 g Wollträume Frieda (hand-dyed)

(80% wool (Merino), 20% ramie, approx. 300 m / 100 g)

Shown in color Indigo

Option 3

Total 275 (300) 325 (350) 350 (400) 450 g Lamana Como

(100% wool (Merino Superfine), approx. 120 m / 25 g)

Shown in colors 05M Silver Grey, 28M Slate Grey, 49M Crocus

Option 4

Total 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 g Lana Grossa Ecopuno

(72% cotton, 17% wool (Merino), 11% alpaca, approx. 215 m / 50 g)

Shown in colors 71 Pink and 82 Geranium Pink

Plus 1 ball of color 33 Yellow Orange as a contrast color

Stripe note

If you knit stripes, you’ll need (for 2 colors) about half, or (for 3 colors) about one third of the total amount per color.

Buttons / closure

Classic button band: 5–8 buttons, approx. 23 mm diameter

Double Face button band:

5–8 snap fasteners, approx. 23 mm diameter

plus 5–8 buttons, approx. 23 mm diameter

The longer your body length, the more buttons you may need – and therefore more buttonholes.

Needles

Circular needles

3.0 mm – 40–60 cm and at least 80 cm

3.5 mm – 40–60 cm and at least 80 cm

Additional for the Double Face band

3.0 mm circular needle, 40 cm (or 3.0 mm DPNs)

Gauge (washed and blocked)

Stockinette stitch: 24 sts × 32 rows/rounds = 10 × 10 cm

with 3.5 mm needles in the original yarn

Notions

Stitch markers, 2 stitch holders (or scrap yarn / cord), tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors

Yarn suggestions (alternatives) + approx. amounts

Always match the pattern gauge (24 sts / 10 cm) with a washed & blocked swatch. Depending on yarn, you may need slightly smaller needles. For the Double Face band, plan 1 extra ball.

Sandnes Sunday (approx. 235 m / 50 g)

approx. (250/250/300/300/300/350/400) g (= (5/5/6/6/6/7/8) balls)

WOOLDREAMERS Saona (approx. 220 m / 50 g)

approx. (250/250/300/350/350/350/400) g (= (5/5/6/7/7/7/8) balls)

BC Garn Bio Balance GOTS (approx. 225 m / 50 g)

approx. (250/250/300/300/300/350/400) g (= (5/5/6/6/6/7/8) balls)

Filcolana Merci (approx. 200 m / 50 g)

approx. (300/300/300/350/350/400/450) g (= (6/6/6/7/7/8/9) balls)

DROPS Flora (approx. 210 m / 50 g)

approx. (250/250/300/350/350/400/400) g (= (5/5/6/7/7/8/8) balls)

DROPS Fabel / sock yarn (generally) (approx. 205 m / 50 g)

approx. (300/300/300/350/350/400/450) g (= (6/6/6/7/7/8/9) balls)

NOVITA Helene (Signature / 4-ply) (approx. 200 m / 50 g)

approx. (300/300/300/350/350/400/450) g (= (6/6/6/7/7/8/9) balls)

ROWAN Moordale (approx. 230 m / 100 g)

approx. (500/500/600/700/700/800/900) g (= (5/5/6/7/7/8/9) balls)

Gauge is close (about 23 sts / 10 cm) – you may need smaller needles. Please swatch.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Maschenprobe	23–26 M / 10 cm

FAQs

Is this pattern suitable for intermediate knitters?

Yes. With the classic button band it’s a solid intermediate project. The Double Face band is more advanced.

Is the cardigan knit seamlessly top-down?

Yes. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down using the Contiguous method.

Are short rows included?

Yes, the neckline is shaped with German short rows (double stitches).

Is the body worked flat?

Yes. The body is worked back and forth. Sleeves are worked in the round.

How many buttons do I need?

Usually 5–8 (23 mm). For longer body length you may need more.

Do I need extra yarn for the Double Face band?

Yes. Plan 1 extra ball to be safe.

Can I knit stripes?

Yes. For 2 colors use about half per color; for 3 colors about a third per color.

Produktsicherheit

Herstellerinformation

Ulrike Pacholleck

Lehenhofstr. 7

79346 Endingen

Deutschland

E-Mail: post@rosape.de

Warenkorb

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Aava Cardigan [PDF], engl. Version