Jasmine Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jasmine Cardigan in Rowan Tweed Haze

What Is Being Made

The Jasmine Cardigan is a knitted cardigan designed by Georgia Farrell, available in multiple sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a tailored cardigan with structured shaping and refined construction details suitable for a range of body types.

Knitting Techniques Used

This cardigan employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Stockinette Stitch (st st) – The primary stitch used for the main body of the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Ribbed Edging – The first and last 5 stitches of each piece are worked in rib stitch, providing elasticity and a polished finish at the front edges
• Pocket Placement – The pattern includes pocket bases integrated into the left and right front pieces, with specific stitch placement instructions for functional pockets
• Shoulder Shaping – Progressive cast-offs create sloped shoulders for a professional fit, with varying decreases depending on the size being knitted
• K1 Below Technique – A special abbreviation used in this pattern, where you knit into the stitch one row below while simultaneously slipping off the stitch above, adding textural interest and construction detail

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Jasmine Cardigan utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into a cohesive design:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – The foundational stitches that create both the stockinette stitch body and the ribbed edges
• Stockinette Stitch – Alternating rows of knit and purl stitches (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) form the smooth primary fabric
• Rib Stitch – Vertical columns of alternating knit and purl stitches create the elastic edging on the front bands
• K1 Below – A specialized stitch technique that adds dimensional detail while maintaining structural integrity

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Jasmine Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Rowan Tweed Haze yarn (photographed in the colorway Tornado 554). The pattern specifies the following needle requirements:

• Needles: One pair of 5½mm (US size 9) needles and one pair of 6mm (US size 10) needles
• Yarn Weight: Rowan Tweed Haze is supplied in 50-gram balls
• Tension/Gauge: The pattern is worked to a tension of 14½ stitches and 20 rows over 10 centimeters when measured over stockinette stitch using the 6mm (US 10) needles

Pattern Structure and Construction

The Jasmine Cardigan is constructed from separate pieces – a back, left front, right front, and sleeves – which are knitted individually and then assembled. The left and right fronts are worked identically until the pocket base placement, after which the right front shapings are reversed to create a mirror image. The back piece provides the foundation for the cardigan's length and width, while the sleeves are shaped to fit smoothly into the armholes. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic cast-offs worked over multiple rows, ensuring a professional appearance and proper garment fit.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to tackle more complex shaping, multiple stitch patterns, and garment assembly. The combination of stockinette stitch work, ribbed edging, pocket integration, and shoulder shaping provides an excellent project for developing intermediate knitting skills.