Edgecomb Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Edgecomb Cardigan in Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella

What is Being Made

The Edgecomb Cardigan is a cabled knit cardigan designed by Alison Green, part of The Kitttery Collection. This garment is a wardrobe staple featuring cable stitch detailing throughout. The cardigan is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 31¾ inches (80.5 cm) to 53¾ inches (136.5 cm) and lengths ranging from 22¾ inches (58 cm) to 27¼ inches (69 cm).

Knitting Techniques Used

This cardigan employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques. The construction uses cable stitching as the primary decorative element, which creates the textured, twisted appearance characteristic of this style. The pattern incorporates increases and decreases to shape the garment, utilizing make one left (M1L) and make one right (M1R) techniques for seamless shaping, as well as ssk (slip, slip, knit) decreases. The cardigan is worked using circular needles for the body, allowing for seamless construction and the ability to work in the round where applicable. Double-pointed needles are also used for certain sections. The pattern includes stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used in this cardigan is Stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth, classic knit fabric base. The gauge is established at 18 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Cable stitches are worked as the main decorative element, created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle. The pattern includes specific chart instructions (Chart A and Chart B) that detail the cable placement and pattern repeats. Additional techniques include bind off and cast on methods for beginning and finishing sections, with increases and decreases strategically placed for shaping the bust, waist, and armholes.

Materials

This cardigan is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella yarn in color #06 Camel. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 5 balls for the smallest sizes (XS and S) up to 8 balls for the largest sizes (2X and 3X). The pattern specifies US 8 (5 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 cm) as the primary needle size, along with US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles for certain sections. A US 7 (4.5 mm) needle in straight or circular form is also required for ribbed edging or other sections requiring a tighter gauge. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, removable stitch markers for marking specific rows, a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, and six ¾-inch (19 mm) buttons for the front closure.