Classic Elite Yarns Chevron Edged Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Chevron Edged Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Chevron Edged Cardigan is a baby cardigan designed by Susan Mills and originally published in Fall 2012 in the Liberty Wool Baby collection. This garment features decorative chevron patterning along the hem and collar edges, making it an elegant layering piece for infants. The cardigan is available in three sizes: 6–12 months, 18 months, and 24 months, with the pattern shown in the 18-month size.

Construction Method

This cardigan is worked bottom-up and seamed, with all pieces worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. The construction begins with the body, which is divided into front and back sections at the armhole. The sleeves and front bands are worked separately and then seamed together, allowing for precise shaping and finishing.

Techniques Used

• Chevron Edge Pattern: A decorative stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3, featuring yarn overs and decreases that create the signature chevron visual effect. This pattern is repeated 3 times at the hem and appears again at the collar.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The main body fabric, providing a smooth, classic knit appearance.
• Garter Stitch: Used for edges and finishing details, creating a textured, reversible fabric.
• Shaping Techniques: Strategic bind-offs and decreases shape the armholes and neckline, with decreases worked every other row (EOR) for gradual neck shaping.
• Stitch Holders and Waste Yarn: Used to hold stitches for later pickup, allowing the front and back pieces to be worked separately before assembly.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K): The fundamental stitch forming the fabric base.
• Purl (P): Used on wrong-side rows and in purl rows of the chevron pattern.
• Yarn Over (YO): Creates the openwork elements within the chevron pattern, adding visual interest and texture.
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used in the chevron pattern.
• Slip, Slip, Knit (SSK): A left-leaning decrease used in the chevron pattern.
• Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (SK2P): A centered double decrease that forms the peak of the chevron motif.
• Bind Off (BO): Secures stitches at armholes, neckline, and shoulders.

Materials and Gauge

This pattern is designed to be worked with Liberty Wool Baby yarn from Classic Elite Yarns, though specific yardage and needle size information should be confirmed in the complete pattern. The pattern includes three finished width measurements: 6 inches, 6½ inches, and 7 inches across the chest, with corresponding stitch counts of 93, 103, and 113 stitches for the cast-on. Armhole depths range from 3¾ to 4½ inches depending on size.

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this pattern requires familiarity with basic knitting techniques, stitch decreases, and the ability to read a multi-row stitch pattern. The chevron edge pattern demands attention to yarn overs and decreases, while the seamed construction and separate piece assembly are well-suited for knitters with foundational experience.