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Fall Line Cardigan

knitting pattern

RELEASE DATE: 7 November 2024

A modern take on a classic silhouette, the Fall Line Cardigan is an open cardigan with a ribbed shawl collar and matching rib on the body and the sleeves. The more-ish, simple stitches knit in bouncy DK weight wool are the perfect balance of easy knitting, interesting and intuitive, just-one-more-row, knitting.

YARN WEIGHT: DK

NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5mm / US 7

GAUGE: 20 sts x 28 rows

I found the pattern very engaging throughout the process. It’s not a simple pattern, but completely satisfying to go through each section step by step. With body and sleeves, it felt like magic when I came to the full ribbing and it all lined up correctly!! I am so pleased with the final fit, I look forward to wearing this garment often in the future.

~ Portia (test knitter)

It was my first time knitting a cardigan and even though I had moments of feeling overwhelmed from a lack of experience, I think the instructions provided, breaking things down into steps, was helpful as a less experienced knitter and gave me the knowledge/confidence to complete the test despite my initial fear when getting to the chart. I really do love it so much and I’d love to make it again.

~ Jessica (test knitter)

The cardi was a love at first sight, I love the pattern and the finished cardi 💜 I love how the pattern is elaborated to the last detail, explaining everything.

~ Zuzka (test knitter)

This is a highly enjoyable garment to knit. The shawl collar construction, the mix of stockinette and ribbing, that both familiar and new skills are needed all make this a great process knit. The finished garment is well fitted and comfortable to wear which means a wardrobe staple.

~ Marieke (test knitter)

Love the finished garment and loved knitting from the pattern. I am a very seasoned knitter and this pattern made me think AND taught me a few new tricks. It was easy without being boring.

~ Kelly (test knitter)

construction

The cardigan is worked flat, from the top down, seamlessly working both the collar trim and the stockinette body at the same time with raglan style shaping. The decorative, traveling, 2-stitch cables separate the upper stockinette section of the cardigan with the 2×2 ribbing of the lower section. Sleeves are worked in the round with the same crossing stitch and ribbed pattern, which lines up perfectly with the body pattern.

Timeless design, intentional shaping, several options for sleeve fit and simple finishing means the Fall Line Cardigan will fit both you and your wardrobe perfectly!

Pattern includes shaping map and progress charts for each size, both written and charted stitch pattern with tutorials to match, construction overview and modification notes, finished garment measurements and schematic, and instructions for both straight and tapered sleeves.

techniques

Judy’s Magic cast-on
Backwards loop cast-on
Knit / purl increases & decreases
‘At the same time’ written instructions / working from a progress chart
Raglan shaping
Picking up stitches
Working from a stitch chart
Reading your work
2-stitch cables / crossing stitches on both RS and WS

1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9} to fit body’s full bust circumference:
74 (84, 94, 104) [114, 124, 134] {144, 155} cm
29 (33, 37, 41) [45, 49, 53] {57, 61} in

To determine the best size to knit, choose a size which is closest to your body’s upper bust measurement. If you are between sizes, size down.

Fall Line Cardigan is designed 9cm | 3.5in positive ease at the fullest part of the bust (not including collar trim), and will fit best with similar or less ease. The nature of the open cardigan (not usually worn closed at the middle) and wide collar trim gives the feel and appearance of more positive ease.

SUGGESTED YARN
Newburgh Yarn Co., Authentic DK, 100% non-superwash Merino wool, 4ply, 225m | 246yds per 100g skein: 5 (6, 6, 7) [7, 8, 9] {9, 10} skeins.
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Lanivendole Yarns & Fibres, Pure & Simple Wool, 100% non-superwash Aquilana wool, single ply sport weight, 300m | 328yds per 100g skein: 4 (5, 5, 5) [6, 6, 7] {8, 8} skeins.

ESTIMATED YARDAGE
DK weight yarn (225 - 250m | 246 - 273yds per 100g): 1110 (1178, 1341, 1420) [1579, 1730, 1847] {2067, 2212} m | 1214 (1289, 1467, 1553) [1727, 1892, 2020] {2261, 2420} yds.
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Sport weight yarn (260 - 300m | 284 - 328yds per 100g): 1165 (1236, 1409, 1491) [1658, 1817, 1940] {2170, 2323} m | 1275 (1352, 1541, 1631) [1814, 1988, 2122] {2374, 2541} yds.

SAMPLES
Green sample: Size 2 modelled with 4cm | 1.5in positive ease at full bust and straight sleeves. Lanivendole Pure & Simple Wool 'Pino': 5 skeins | 412g | 1236m | 1352yds.

Brown sample: Size 3 modelled with 12cm | 4.75in positive ease at full bust. Newburgh Yarn Co. Authentic DK 'Bicycle': 6 skeins | 596g | 1341m | 1467yds.

Pattern includes a full schematic and finished garment measurements.

(A) Full Bust / Body Circumference: 84 (92, 100, 116) [124, 132, 140] {156, 164} cm | 33.5 (36.75, 40, 46.5) [49.5, 52.75, 56] {62.5, 65.5} in
(B) Yoke Depth: 23 (24.5, 26, 28) [31, 33, 33.5] {35.5, 37} cm | 9.25 (9.75, 10.5, 11.25) [12.5, 13.25, 13.5] {14.25, 14.75} in
(C) Body Length: 29.5 (29.5, 29.5, 28) [28, 28, 28] {28, 28} cm | 11.75 (11.75, 11.75, 11.25) [11.25, 11.25, 11.25] {11.25, 11.25} in
(D) Sleeve Circumference: 30 (30, 34, 34) [38, 42, 46] {50, 54} cm | 12 (12, 13.5, 13.5) [15.25, 16.75, 18.5] {20, 21.5} in
(E) Sleeve Length: 40 cm | 16 in
(F) Cuff Circumference: Lower half of the sleeve is knit completely in 2x2 ribbing which can stretch to a range of circumferences. Pattern includes a more detailed overview of sleeve and blocking options. 17.5-26 (17.5-26, 20-30, 20-30) [20-30, 22.5-34, 22.5-34] {22.5-34, 25.5-38} cm | 7-10.5 (7-10.5, 8-12, 8-12) [8-12, 9-13.5, 9-13.5] {9-13.5, 10.25-15.25} in
(G) Back Neck Width: 14 (15, 15, 16) [16, 17, 17] {18, 18} cm | 5.5 (6, 6, 6.5) [6.5, 6.75, 6.75] {7.25, 7.25} in
(H) Collar Height: folded: 12.5cm | 5in; unfolded: 25cm | 10in
(I) Trim Width: folded: 7.5cm | 3in; unfolded: 14.5cm | 5.75in

Ease: Choosing to work a smaller size, with little to no positive ease will give a better overall fitting garment that will need less modifications for ideal fit. Ribbed fabric is inherently stretchy and will stretch to fit a wide range of circumferences if left unstretched when blocking.
Body & Sleeve Length: Work less or more rounds of 2x2 ribbing. Do note if shortening your cardigan significantly from the written pattern that the crossing stitch ribbing pattern may not meet in the middle back.
Sleeves: Instructions & Finished Measurements are included for both Straight Sleeves & Tapered Sleeves. Sleeve type along with blocking method will yield different fitting sleeves.
Bust Darts: Due to the construction of the shawl collar, the front of the cardigan will have more weight and will tend to stretch longer than the back. The stretchy nature of 2x2 ribbing mimics what horizontal bust darts achieve: adding length to the front of a garment. Take note of this if considering adding bust darts.