Audhild Jacket in Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz Organic Merino

Audhild Jacket in Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz Organic Merino

What is Being Made

The Audhild Jacket is an advanced-level cardigan designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Cosy Collection. This garment is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 37 to 52¾ inches (94 to 134 cm) and a length to shoulder of approximately 34 to 35½ inches (86 to 90 cm). The jacket features a sophisticated cable knit design and is intended to be a refined layering piece.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs multiple advanced cable techniques that create visual interest and texture throughout the garment. The pattern incorporates three distinct cable patterns that are worked at different gauges and intervals, requiring careful attention to stitch placement and cable needle manipulation. The construction begins with a ribbed edging worked in alternating knit and purl stitches, which provides elasticity and a finished appearance at the lower edge. Cable crosses are executed by slipping stitches onto a cable needle and holding them either at the back or front of the work before knitting the main stitches and then the held stitches, creating the characteristic twisted rope effect. The pattern also includes stockinette stitch sections that provide contrast to the textured cable work.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The foundational stitch used throughout the jacket, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, flat fabric
• Cable Pattern 1: A 4-stitch cable worked over 2 rows, featuring a simple 2-over-2 cable cross that repeats continuously to create a basic twisted effect
• Cable Pattern 2: A 9-stitch cable worked over 8 rows, combining knit and purl stitches with 3-over-3 cable crosses that alternate between back and front positions, creating a more complex braided appearance
• Cable Pattern 3: A 24-stitch cable worked over 12 rows, featuring two consecutive 6-over-6 cable crosses (one at back, one at front) that create a dramatic double-twist effect, with stockinette stitch sections between cable rows for rhythm
• Ribbed Edging: An alternating knit and purl pattern (K1, P1 ribbing) that provides stretch and a polished edge finish

Materials

The Audhild Jacket is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz organic merino yarn in the colorway Cinnamon (color 109). The yardage required varies by size, ranging from 7 to 10 hanks of 100g each. The project is worked on US 10/6mm knitting needles, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. A cable needle is essential for manipulating stitches during cable crosses. The pattern also calls for a hook and eye fastener for closure. The gauge is critical for proper fit: 14 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, and 24 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the cable pattern, both measured using US 10/6mm needles.

Pattern Characteristics

This advanced knitting project is designed for experienced knitters who are comfortable working with cable patterns and managing multiple stitch counts simultaneously. The pattern requires careful reading and attention to row counts, as the three cable patterns repeat at different intervals and gauges. The combination of stockinette stitch and textured cables creates a sophisticated, dimensional fabric that showcases the qualities of the organic merino yarn. The finished jacket is intended as a refined, wearable piece suitable for layering over other garments.