Aurelie Cardigan MODE Collection in Rowan Fine Lace and Kidsilk Haze

Aurelie Cardigan MODE Collection

What is Being Made

The Aurelie Cardigan is a sophisticated knitted cardigan from the MODE Collection, designed by Quails Studio. This garment is crafted as a button-front cardigan with shaping at the armholes and shoulders, offering a tailored fit across nine size options ranging from 71-76 cm to 152-157 cm chest measurements (28-30 inches to 60-62 inches). The cardigan features a ribbed neckband and structured construction suitable for intermediate-level knitters.

Techniques Used

The Aurelie Cardigan employs several key knitting techniques throughout its construction. Ribbing is used for the welts and neckband, providing elasticity and structure to the garment edges. Stockinette stitch forms the main fabric body, creating a smooth, classic knit surface. Lace panels measuring 21 stitches and 9.5 centimeters are incorporated into the design, adding visual interest and texture. Shaping techniques include strategic decreases for armhole and neckline shaping, as well as shoulder seaming. The pattern requires working each side of the neck separately to achieve proper fit and symmetry, with decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple rows. Cable needle work is referenced in the materials, suggesting cable details may be featured in the design.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the primary stitch forming the main fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – used in ribbing and textural elements
• Rib stitch – created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a 1x1 pattern (K1, P1) for welts and neckband
• Stockinette stitch (st st) – the dominant stitch pattern for body sections, measured at 19 stitches and 34 rows per 10 centimeters
• Lace stitch – a 21-stitch panel incorporating openwork details
• Decreases – including "work 2 tog" (knit two together) for shaping at armholes, shoulders, and neckline
• Cast off – used to bind off stitches at shoulders and final edges

Materials

The Aurelie Cardigan is knitted using Rowan yarns, specifically two complementary fibers held together throughout construction. Rowan Fine Lace (50-gram balls) in colorway Mariana 955 provides the primary yarn, with quantities ranging from 3 to 5 balls depending on size. Rowan Kidsilk Haze (25-gram balls) in colorway Navy 708 is held as a single strand alongside the Fine Lace, with quantities from 6 to 9 balls based on garment size. This two-yarn combination creates a sophisticated blend of lace-weight and mohair-blend fibers.

The pattern requires 3¾mm (US 5) needles for the ribbed welts and initial cast-on, and 4mm (US 6) needles for the main body fabric where the tension is measured at 19 stitches and 34 rows over 10 centimeters. A cable needle is also needed for cable work elements. The pattern is formatted as a downloadable PDF and is rated at intermediate difficulty level, suitable for knitters with experience in basic shaping, lace techniques, and working with multiple yarns held together.