Beschreibung
Pearl Stitch Cardigan – Knitting Pattern (PDF)
The Pearl Stitch Cardigan is a classic, everyday cardigan with a clean silhouette and a button front. The all-over pearl stitch gives the fabric a calm, structured surface with a pleasant, grippy feel – simple to wear, but never boring.
A timeless piece for many seasons: knit it in cotton/linen for a lighter version, or choose a warmer yarn for a cosy cardigan.
You will receive a download link after payment.
Difficulty
●●●○○
Sizes
34 / 36 / 38 / 40 / 42 / 44 / 46 / 48
Needles
Circular needle 4.5 mm, 100 cm
Circular needle 4.5 mm, 40 cm or DPNs 4.5 mm
Circular needle 4.0 mm, 100 cm
Circular needle 4.0 mm, 40 cm or DPNs 4.0 mm
(or the needle size needed to obtain gauge)
Buttons
8 buttons, approx. 15 mm diameter
Gauge (washed & blocked)
10 × 10 cm in pearl stitch = 17 sts × 30 rows with 4.5 mm needles
Notions
8 stitch markers
2 stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors
Note
Digital pattern (PDF) for direct download after payment. No shipping by email or post. For personal use only.
Details
Original yarn (no longer available)
Pascuali Re-Jeans
(100% recycled cotton, approx. 192 m / 100 g)
→ 500 / 500 / 500 / 600 / 600 / 600 / 700 / 700 g
Colours e.g.: 13 Navy or 05 Beige
Yarn alternatives (with amounts)
All amounts are calculated to match the original meterage (approx. 960 / 1152 / 1344 m per size group) and rounded to practical ball weights. Always knit a swatch in pearl stitch, wash and measure.
Summer / plant fibres (cool, structured)
Sandnes Line
(53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, approx. 110 m / 50 g)
→ 450 / 450 / 450 / 550 / 550 / 550 / 650 / 650 g
Character: cool, grippy, “neat” look – great for spring/summer.
BC Garn Allino
(50% linen, 50% cotton, approx. 125 m / 50 g)
→ 400 / 400 / 400 / 500 / 500 / 500 / 550 / 550 g
Character: crisp linen feel, very clear texture in pearl stitch.
DROPS Bomull-Lin
(53% cotton, 47% linen, approx. 85 m / 50 g)
→ 600 / 600 / 600 / 700 / 700 / 700 / 800 / 800 g
Character: rustic linen texture, sturdy fabric.
DROPS Paris
(100% cotton, approx. 75 m / 50 g)
→ 650 / 650 / 650 / 800 / 800 / 800 / 900 / 900 g
Character: robust cotton with grip – heavier, very practical.
All-year (stable, good shape)
Sandnes Duo
(55% merino, 45% cotton, approx. 124 m / 50 g)
→ 400 / 400 / 400 / 500 / 500 / 500 / 550 / 550 g
Character: comfortable, stable, great everyday cardigan.
Kremke Soul Wool Morning Salutation Vegan
(51% lyocell, 49% cotton, approx. 110 m / 50 g)
→ 450 / 450 / 450 / 550 / 550 / 550 / 650 / 650 g
Character: smooth, soft, slightly drapier – looks more “refined”.
Warmer / winter versions
DROPS Air
(65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool, approx. 150 m / 50 g)
→ 350 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 400 / 400 / 450 / 450 g
Character: very light and warm; pearl stitch looks softer.
DROPS Nepal
(65% wool, 35% alpaca, approx. 75 m / 50 g)
→ 650 / 650 / 650 / 800 / 800 / 800 / 900 / 900 g
Character: warm, grippy, compact – a true winter cardigan.
DROPS Alaska
(100% wool, approx. 70 m / 50 g)
→ 700 / 700 / 700 / 850 / 850 / 850 / 1000 / 1000 g
Character: robust, very warm, classic wool feel.
DROPS Big Merino
(100% merino, approx. 75 m / 50 g)
→ 650 / 650 / 650 / 800 / 800 / 800 / 900 / 900 g
Character: soft, elastic, very even stitch definition.
FAQs
Who is this pattern suitable for?
Difficulty is ●●●○○. You should be comfortable knitting in rows and in the round and working pearl stitch. Basic shaping and button band details are included.
Is pearl stitch difficult?
It’s simple, but it needs attention because knit and purl stitches alternate. After a few centimetres it becomes very rhythmic.
How important is gauge?
Very important. Gauge (washed & blocked):
10 × 10 cm in pearl stitch = 17 sts × 30 rows with 4.5 mm needles.
Pearl stitch behaves differently from stockinette, so swatch in the pattern, wash and measure.
Can I use a different yarn?
Yes, as long as you match gauge. The yarn list above includes alternatives and estimated amounts.
How many buttons do I need?
8 buttons, approx. 15 mm diameter.
Which needles do I need?
Circular needles 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm (40 cm and 100 cm) and/or DPNs for smaller circumferences. Adjust needle size to match gauge.
How do I receive the pattern?
After payment you will receive a download link.
Note
Digital pattern (PDF) for direct download after payment. No shipping by email or post. For personal use only.
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