Annandale Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Annandale Cardigan in Berroco Millefiori Light Luxe

What is Being Made

The Annandale Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by the Berroco Design Team. This garment is available in nine sizes ranging from 36 inches to 68 inches bust measurement (91.5 cm to 172.5 cm), with finished lengths between 21½ and 25½ inches (54.5 cm to 65 cm). The cardigan is shown in the 44-inch (112 cm) size and is recommended with 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable fit.

Construction Method and Techniques

This cardigan features a distinctive sideways construction technique. Rather than being worked from the top down or bottom up in the traditional manner, the Annandale is constructed in two separate pieces, each beginning at the sleeve cuff and worked toward the center back. This sideways approach allows for unique shaping and design possibilities. Once both pieces are completed, they are joined together at the center back using the three-needle bind off technique, a professional method that creates a strong, invisible seam. The front edges, neckline, and cuff edges are finished with applied I-Cord, a decorative and functional edging that adds refinement to the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Annandale Cardigan is primarily worked in stockinette stitch (St st), the fundamental knit fabric that creates a smooth, classic appearance. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases worked on the right side rows. The pattern uses make-one left (M1L) and make-one right (M1R) increase techniques, which are invisible increases that maintain the integrity of the fabric. These increases are spaced at varying intervals depending on the size being knitted, creating the proper sleeve cap and body shaping as the piece expands from the cuff toward the center. The I-Cord edging is a separate technique applied after the main garment pieces are complete.

Yarn and Materials

The Annandale Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Berroco Millefiori Light Luxe yarn in the colorway #8844 Pixie. This yarn comes in 100-gram balls, and the pattern requires between 6 and 13 balls depending on the size selected. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Needles and Notions

• Two 32-inch (80 cm) circular knitting needles in size 5 (3.75 mm) or the size required to obtain proper gauge
• One spare straight knitting needle in size 5 (3.75 mm) for three-needle bind off
• Two double-pointed needles (dpns) in size 3 (3.25 mm) for I-Cord edging
• Waste yarn for holding stitches during construction

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate skill level. Knitters should be comfortable with fundamental techniques including cast-on methods, stockinette stitch, increasing stitches, binding off, and working with circular needles. The sideways construction method and three-needle bind off technique require intermediate-level understanding, though detailed instructions are provided in the pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure accurate finished measurements.