Lang 267-59 Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lang 267-59 Long Cardigan by Langyarns Kimberley

What Is Being Made

The Lang 267-59 is a long cardigan designed by Langyarns Kimberley, available in three sizes: Small, Medium-Large, and Extra-Large. This garment features a sophisticated silhouette with a finished bust measurement of 38½/44/49½ inches (98/112/126 cm) and an overall length of 35½ inches (90 cm). The cardigan is crafted as a classic button-front layering piece suitable for versatile styling across seasons.

Knitting Techniques

This cardigan is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward toward the shoulders. The construction method is seamed, requiring pieces to be joined together after completion. All pattern sections are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction with clear right-side and wrong-side rows.

The pattern includes armhole shaping and shoulder shaping to create a fitted garment. Armholes are marked at specific points during construction, and shoulder bind-offs are worked in stages to create proper sleeve cap depth. The right front piece is cast on with 65/72/79 stitches depending on size, and the pattern is worked until the piece reaches 26½/25½/24¾ inches (67/65/63 cm) before armhole shaping begins.

Stitches Used

The cardigan employs Stockinette stitch for the edge stitches, which involves knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows to create a smooth, classic fabric surface. The primary pattern is a charted stitch pattern with a 14-stitch repeat that is worked across the width of the garment. The chart-based pattern repeats 4.5, 5, or 5.5 times depending on the size being knitted, creating visual interest across the front panels.

Pattern stitches are worked according to a 44-row chart that repeats throughout the body of the cardigan. On right-side rows, knitters follow the chart as written; on wrong-side rows, stitches are worked as they appear (knitting the knits and purling the purls), a technique known as reading your knitting. This approach allows the stitch pattern to develop correctly without requiring a separate reverse chart.

Materials and Tools

The Lang 267-59 Long Cardigan calls for Langyarns Kimberley yarn, a blend of cotton, hemp, and polyester that provides durability and breathability. Yardage requirements are 700/800/900 grams, equivalent to 14/16/18 balls of the yarn in olive colorway (product number 1067.0097).

Needles required include ADDI knitting needles in size US 6 (4mm) for working the main pattern stitches, and one long circular needle in size US 4 (3.5mm) for any ribbing or finishing edges. The use of a long circular needle in a smaller size is typical for picking up stitches around necklines or working cuffs with elasticity.

Pattern Structure and Construction Details

The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions for the right front piece, establishing the foundational construction method for the cardigan. Knitters begin with a cast-on edge and work upward, incorporating the charted stitch pattern across multiple repeats. Edge stitches are maintained in Stockinette stitch on both sides of the work to ensure clean, finished edges suitable for seaming.

The garment reaches its full body length before armhole shaping is introduced, allowing for a long, elegant silhouette. Shoulder shaping is executed through a series of bind-offs at the beginning of wrong-side rows, with varying stitch counts (4/5/6 stitches followed by 5/5/6 stitches) to create a graduated shoulder line. This structured approach ensures proper fit and professional finishing at the neckline.