Garter Stitch Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Garter Stitch Cardigan in Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn

What is Being Made

This is a knitted cardigan design from Book 3 by Noro, created by designer Jenny Watson. The cardigan is constructed using Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn, a specialty yarn known for its unique color variations and blend of materials. This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for creating a finished cardigan garment suitable for personal knitting projects.

Knitting Techniques

The cardigan is built using the garter stitch technique, which is one of the most fundamental and versatile knitting stitches. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. This stitch is ideal for garments because it lies flat, provides excellent drape, and creates a fabric with good structure and stability. Garter stitch is particularly effective when worked with variegated or multi-colored yarns, as the stitch pattern allows the yarn's color variations to shine through without competing visual complexity.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch – The primary stitch construction for the entire cardigan

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern is designed to be worked with Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn, a premium yarn from the Noro brand. The pattern includes specific measurements and gauge guidelines to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized to achieve the specified gauge with this yarn weight. The PDF pattern provides detailed information regarding yardage requirements, needle size recommendations, and gauge specifications to guide material selection and project planning.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern published by Knitting Fever, Inc. (KFI) and is intended for personal use only. The pattern includes design credit to Jenny Watson and photography credit to Glen Pearson Photographics. Measurements, gauge, and other technical specifications are provided as guidelines for completing the project. Knitters should refer to knittingfever.com for any questions or clarifications regarding pattern instructions.