Jojoland Clara Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Clara Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Jojoland Clara is a seamless cardigan designed for intermediate knitters. This garment features a classic cardigan construction with finished bust measurements available in five sizes: 33", 36", 38", 40", and 42". The design incorporates decorative mock cable stitch detailing and ribbed edging, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

The Clara cardigan employs seamless knitting techniques combined with worked flat construction methods. This approach allows knitters to create a cohesive garment without the need for seaming, resulting in a more polished finished product. The pattern incorporates strategic increases using the M1 (make one) technique to shape the garment body and create the distinctive stitch patterns. The cardigan also features pick-up stitches along the front edges for the button band and ribbed finishing, a common technique for adding professional-looking borders to flat-worked pieces.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch featured in this design is the Mock Cable Stitch, which creates a textured, cable-like appearance without the complexity of traditional cable knitting. The Mock Cable Stitch pattern works over a multiple of 3 stitches plus 2 and repeats across four rows:

• Row 1 (Right Side): *p2, M1, k1, M1; repeat from *, end p2
• Row 2: k2, *p3, k2; repeat from * to end
• Row 3: *p2, k3; repeat from *, end p2
• Row 4: k2, *p3tog, k2; repeat from * to end

The pattern also utilizes Rib 4 pattern (k2, p2) for the edgings and borders, creating elastic ribbed sections that frame the mock cable stitch work. Additional stitches referenced include k3tog (knit 3 together) for decreasing, and standard knit and purl stitches throughout the construction.

Materials and Gauge

The Jojoland Clara cardigan is designed to be worked with Jojoland Melody yarn, a 100% wool yarn that provides warmth and elasticity. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 6 to 9 balls, with each ball containing 220 yards. The sample shown was created in color MS18 using U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles for the main body and U.S. size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles for the ribbed edgings. The recommended gauge is 6 stitches by 8 rows per 1-inch square, which should be checked before beginning to ensure proper fit across all five available sizes.

Design Features

The Clara cardigan includes optional button holes along the right front band for closure, worked at the wrong side of the fabric for a neat appearance. The mock cable stitch is noted as being stretchy, allowing the garment to accommodate a slightly larger measurement than the stated finished bust size, providing flexibility for different body types and wearing preferences.