Berroco Pawlet Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Pawlet Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Pawlet is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is worked from the bottom up in a flat construction and features a classic cardigan silhouette with button closures. The cardigan is available in nine different sizes, ranging from 37 inches to 69 inches in bust measurement (closed), with a finished length of approximately 28.5 to 32 inches measured down the center back. The design is shown in size 44 inches and features a sophisticated emerald colorway.

Techniques Used

The Pawlet cardigan employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level. The garment is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, allowing for seamed construction. The bottom-up construction method begins with casting on stitches at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. Cable patterns are incorporated throughout the design, created using charted instructions that provide visual guidance for cable placement and crossing. The pattern includes short-row shaping for tailored shoulder construction, requiring knitters to maintain stitch patterns while executing directional shaping. All pieces are seamed together after completion, creating finished edges and structure.

Stitches Used

The Pawlet cardigan utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with more advanced stitch work. The lower edge begins with ribbing, specifically a 1x1 rib (alternating knit and purl stitches) worked for 16 rows to create an elastic, fitted cuff. This ribbing provides structure and helps the cardigan maintain its shape. The main body of the cardigan is worked in charted pattern stitches, which include cable stitches that are crossed to create textured, three-dimensional designs. The charted pattern features a 2-stitch repeat that is worked multiple times across the row, with a 34-stitch center section repeated twice, allowing for symmetrical pattern placement on the back and front pieces.

Materials

The Pawlet cardigan is designed to be knitted with Berroco Mochi yarn, a premium yarn option available in the colorway #3246 Emerald. Mochi yarn comes in 50-gram balls, and the pattern requires between 7 and 11 balls depending on the finished size selected. Two sizes of circular needles are required: size 6 (4 mm) needles for the ribbed cuff and size 8 (5 mm) needles for the main body, allowing the knitter to adjust gauge and fabric density as needed. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in yarn ends, a stitch holder or spare needle for holding stitches temporarily, waste yarn for securing stitches, and six ¾-inch buttons for the cardigan front closure. The pattern specifies that gauge should be checked after blocking, with the target gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows equaling 4 inches over 10 centimeters in the charted pattern using the larger needles.

Pattern Details and Recommendations

The pattern recommends 2 to 4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Knitters are advised to take time checking gauge before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements. The Berroco Pawlet is suitable for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with cable techniques, chart reading, and seamed construction methods.