Jody Long Rebecca Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jody Long Rebecca Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Rebecca is a classic cardigan designed by Jody Long as part of the ANDEAMO Collection. This garment is specifically created for beginner knitters, featuring basic garment shaping and straightforward knitting techniques. The cardigan is available in six sizes ranging from Small (to fit bust 81-86 cm) through 3XL (to fit bust 132-137 cm), with finished bust measurements from 107.5 cm to 158 cm. The back length measures approximately 71.5-74.5 cm, while the sleeves are 44-46 cm in length. The fronts are intentionally designed 10 rows shorter than the back for a flattering silhouette.

Techniques Used

The Rebecca cardigan employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The pattern uses seamed construction, requiring pieces to be knitted separately and then sewn together. The body and sleeves are worked flat on straight needles rather than in continuous rounds, allowing for easier shaping and a more traditional cardigan construction. The pattern includes raglan armhole shaping, which creates diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline—a classic and flattering design element that provides excellent mobility and a refined aesthetic.

Stitches Used

This beginner-friendly design utilizes fundamental knitting stitches. The lower edge begins with moss stitch (also called seed stitch), created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern. This textured stitch is worked for 32 rows total at the hem, providing an attractive and elastic edge that resists rolling. Following the moss stitch border, the main body is worked in stockinette stitch, the most fundamental knitting stitch consisting of alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. Stockinette stitch creates a smooth, classic fabric that showcases yarn color and texture beautifully, making it ideal for displaying the yarn's characteristics.

Materials

The Rebecca cardigan requires Jody Long ANDEAMO yarn, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 200-gram balls. The pattern calls for five to seven balls depending on the size selected (5 balls for sizes S-M, 6 balls for sizes L-XL, and 7 balls for size 3XL). The yarn shown in the pattern is displayed in the colorway Cloud 002. Knitting is worked on 10 mm (US 15) needles, which are appropriately sized for this yarn weight and create the correct fabric density. The pattern specifies a tension of 9½ stitches and 12 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over stockinette stitch, making tension checking essential before beginning. The cardigan is finished with four buttons, which are sewn to the front bands to create the closure.