Juniper Moon Farm Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Audhild Jacket

What Is Being Made

The Audhild Jacket is a seamed cardigan designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Cosy Collection. This garment is a classic bottom-up knit cardigan available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 37 inches (94cm) to 52¾ inches (134cm). The jacket features a sophisticated cable pattern design and is intended to be a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques that create a polished, professional finish. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted in rows rather than in the round, allowing for easier pattern work and shaping. The bottom-up construction method means knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders, making it straightforward to try on and adjust length as needed. The finished pieces are seamed together, creating clean, durable seams that hold the garment's shape well over time. This seaming technique is particularly effective for displaying cable patterns without distortion.

Stitches and Cable Patterns

The Audhild Jacket showcases three distinct cable patterns that provide visual interest and texture throughout the design:

• Cable Pattern 1 is a simple four-stitch cable that twists every two rows, creating a basic twisted rope effect. This pattern is worked by slipping two stitches onto a cable needle, knitting the next two stitches, then knitting the slipped stitches from the cable needle.
• Cable Pattern 2 spans nine stitches and features a more complex design that repeats over eight rows. It incorporates cable crosses that alternate between back and front, creating a braided appearance with visual movement.
• Cable Pattern 3 is the most elaborate, worked over 24 stitches with a 12-row repeat. This pattern features double cable crosses that create a dramatic interlocking effect, combining back and front cable twists in a single row to produce a sophisticated, textured focal point.

The background fabric is worked in Stockinette stitch, which creates smooth, flat knit fabric that allows the cable patterns to stand out prominently. The garment also features ribbed edging, created using alternating knit and purl stitches in a one-by-one pattern, which provides elasticity and a neat, finished appearance at openings.

Materials

The Audhild Jacket is designed to be knitted with Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz yarn in the colorway 109 Cinnamon. Yardage requirements range from 700 grams for the smallest size to 1,000 grams for the largest size, provided in seven to ten 100-gram hanks depending on size selection. The pattern calls for US 10/6mm knitting needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. A cable needle is essential for executing the three cable patterns throughout the design. The pattern also requires a hook and eye fastener for closure, providing a subtle, elegant fastening method.

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is critical for this project's success. Over Stockinette stitch, the gauge is 14 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches (10cm). Over the cable patterns, the gauge is 24 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches (10cm), indicating that cables pull the fabric in horizontally and require careful tension management. Both gauges are achieved using US 10/6mm needles with Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz yarn.