Lang PTO18-01 Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO18-01 Kylie Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Lang PTO18-01 is a cardigan pattern from Lang Yarns, featuring a classic bottom-up construction with lace detailing. This garment is designed as a versatile layering piece, available in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL. The cardigan has a finished bust measurement of 100/110/120/130 cm (39¼"/43¼"/47¼"/51¼") with a length of 63 cm (24¾"), making it a standard-length cardigan suitable for various body types and styling preferences.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using several key knitting techniques that create both structure and visual interest:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The cardigan is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and easily adjust length as needed.
• Worked Flat: Pieces are knitted flat on straight or circular needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters comfortable with traditional flat knitting methods.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces are joined together using seaming techniques, creating clean, professional-looking seams that contribute to the cardigan's finished appearance.
• Lace Patterning: Decorative lace elements are incorporated throughout the design, adding elegance and visual texture to the finished garment. The lace pattern is worked according to a provided diagram, allowing for precise stitch placement.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined in strategic ways to create the cardigan's structure and decorative elements:

• Pattern I: A textured stitch pattern worked on 3mm needles, consisting of edge stitches, knit stitches, and purl stitches arranged in a repeating sequence. The pattern reads as follows: 1 edge stitch, then repeat *1 purl stitch, 2 knit stitches, 1 purl stitch* from the marker to the end, finishing with 1 edge stitch. On wrong-side rows, stitches are knitted as they face the knitter (purling the knit stitches and knitting the purl stitches), creating a balanced, reversible texture.
• Pattern II: A lace pattern worked on 3.5mm needles, constructed according to a detailed diagram. This openwork pattern creates the distinctive lace elements that define the cardigan's aesthetic.
• Edge Stitches: Selvage stitches are used at the edges of flat pieces to create neat, finished edges that seam together cleanly.

Materials and Tools

The Lang PTO18-01 Kylie Cardigan calls for specific materials and equipment to achieve the intended finished fabric and fit:

• Yarn: Lang Yarns Kylie, a blend of cotton, silk, wool, and viscose. This fiber combination creates a fabric with natural breathability, subtle sheen, and pleasant drape. Yardage requirements are 400/450/500/550 grams (approximately 8/9/10/11 balls) depending on size, in the colorway apricot (product number 1038.0027).
• Needles: ADDI knitting needles in two sizes are required. Size 3mm (US 2.5, UK 11) needles are used for Pattern I and ribbed sections, while size 3.5mm (US 4) needles are used for Pattern II lace work. One long circular needle in size 3mm is also needed for certain sections of the construction.
• Notions: Five buttons are required to complete the cardigan front closure, allowing for adjustable fastening and a polished finished look.

The combination of these materials and techniques results in a sophisticated cardigan suitable for intermediate knitters seeking a project that incorporates both classic construction methods and decorative lace elements.