Hunter House Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Hunter House Cardigan in Berroco Modern Cotton

What Is Being Made

The Hunter House Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Åsa Buchta. This garment is a button-front cardigan available in ten sizes ranging from 31½" to 69" bust measurement, with finished lengths between 21¾" and 24½". The cardigan is shown in size 3 (40½" bust) and features a structured fit with approximately 4–8" of recommended positive ease for comfortable wear.

Construction and Techniques

The Hunter House Cardigan is constructed using a flat-knitting method, with all pieces worked flat on straight needles before being sewn together. This approach allows for precise shaping and pattern control throughout the garment. Front bands and collar stitches are picked up from the finished edges and worked in ribbing, creating a polished, professional finish. The pattern includes charted sections that require careful attention to stitch placement and pattern repeats.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The cardigan utilizes stockinette stitch as the primary stitch pattern for the main body pieces. A charted pattern is incorporated into the design, featuring a 12-stitch pattern repeat that measures 2¼" across. The front bands and collar are worked in ribbing, providing elasticity and a classic finished edge. Cable work is referenced in the pattern, requiring a cable needle for cable stitches.

Materials and Gauge

The Hunter House Cardigan is designed to be knitted in Berroco Modern Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn. Yardage requirements range from 5 hanks for the smallest sizes to 10 hanks for the largest size. The pattern calls for two needle sizes: size 5 (3.75 mm) needles for ribbed sections and size 7 (4.5 mm) needles for the main body and charted pattern work.

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. For the charted pattern sections, the gauge is 22 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches, also using the larger needles. Gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Notions and Finishing

The Hunter House Cardigan requires seven ¾" buttons for the front closure. Additional notions include a cable needle for cable stitches, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, removable stitch markers for marking specific rows or sections, and a tapestry needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in yarn ends.