Cascade Yarns W Vineyard Stroll Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Cascade Yarns W Vineyard Stroll Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Cascade Yarns W Vineyard Stroll Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by Cheryl Beckerich. This intermediate-level project is available in seven sizes ranging from extra-small to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 33.5 inches to 52.5 inches and length measurements from 23 inches to 27 inches. The cardigan features a classic construction with a yoke design and ribbed details at the neckline and front bands.

Techniques Used

This cardigan employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is constructed using top-down yoke construction, a popular method that begins at the neckline and increases outward to shape the shoulders and body. The pattern incorporates circular knitting for seamless construction and uses increases strategically placed around the yoke to create shaping. The ribbed sections are worked using the knit and purl combination technique to create textured borders. Stitch markers are essential tools used throughout to denote increase points and pattern sections, helping crafters maintain accuracy across the multiple size variations.

Stitches Used

The Cascade Yarns W Vineyard Stroll Cardigan utilizes a straightforward stitch vocabulary appropriate for intermediate knitters. The primary stitch is stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic fabric of the main body. The gauge is 17.25 stitches by 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Ribbing is created through alternating knit and purl stitches in a K1, P1 pattern, forming the textured borders at the neck and front bands. Knit-front-and-back (Kfb) increases are used to add stitches at specific intervals during the yoke shaping, allowing the garment to expand smoothly from the neckline downward. Purl two together (P2tog) decreases are also included in the pattern abbreviations for shaping as needed.

Materials and Tools

The Cascade Yarns W Vineyard Stroll Cardigan is crafted using Cascade Yarns Friday Harbor yarn, a premium blend of 80% Merino Wool and 20% Silk. This fiber combination provides both warmth and subtle sheen, making it ideal for a refined cardigan. Each skein contains 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and yields 219 yards (200 meters). Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 skeins for the extra-small size to 10 skeins for the largest 3XL size. The pattern specifies color #12 in Burgundy for the photographed sample.

Essential knitting tools include US 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles in a 32-inch length for the main body construction, allowing for seamless top-down knitting. US 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPN) are also required, likely for working the smaller circumference sections such as the neckline or sleeve caps. Stitch markers are critical for tracking the yoke increase points and pattern sections. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in yarn ends and any finishing details. The pattern notes that needle size may be adjusted as needed to achieve the specified gauge of 17.25 stitches by 24 rows in stockinette stitch over 4 inches.