Dolomite Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Dolomite Cardigan in Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing

What is Being Made

The Dolomite Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by Pamela Wynne as part of The Boulder Collection. This garment is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 30 inches (76 cm) to 54½ inches (138 cm) and a finished length of 24¾ inches (63 cm). The cardigan features a classic button-front closure with six ½-inch buttons and is constructed using a combination of stockinette stitch and striped colorwork.

Techniques Used

The Dolomite Cardigan employs several key knitting techniques to create its structure and visual interest. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic appearance. The garment incorporates stripe patterning throughout, which involves alternating rows of color in a repeating 4-row sequence: 2 rows in the main color followed by 2 rows in a contrast color. Armhole shaping and neck shaping are worked simultaneously to create proper garment fit. The pattern also includes ribbed edging at the neckline, worked in a knit-purl alternating pattern (k1, p1 ribbing) using smaller needles to create a finished, elastic edge. Construction begins with the body pieces and incorporates cast-on and decrease techniques (including ssk and k2tog decreases) to shape the garment.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The foundational stitch creating the smooth fabric surface
• Knit (k): Basic knit stitches throughout the body
• Purl (p): Used in ribbed edging and as part of the stockinette structure
• Knit Two Together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk): A left-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Yarn Over (yo): Creates decorative eyelet details
• Ribbing (k1, p1): Alternating knit and purl stitches for elastic edging

Materials

The Dolomite Cardigan is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing yarn, a premium fiber choice. The pattern requires three coordinating colors: the main color (MC) in Seafoam (#14), a primary contrast color (CC1) in Nimbus (#4), and a secondary contrast color (CC2) in Yellow Mustard (#19). Yarn quantities vary by size, with the main color requiring 4 to 7 balls, the primary contrast color requiring 3 to 6 balls, and the secondary contrast color requiring 1 to 2 balls depending on the finished size.

Knitting needles required include US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles for the main fabric, worked at a gauge of 25 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking. A smaller needle size—US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles—is used for ribbed edging and other finished details. Additional notions include stitch markers, a tapestry needle for finishing, waste yarn for holding stitches, and six ½-inch buttons for the front closure.