Malabrigo Clarkson Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Malabrigo
Specifications
| Brand: | Malabrigo |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Unjung Yun |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Top Down, Worked Flat |
Product Description
A fun and flirty cropped cardigan, Clarkson from Malabrigo is knit from the shoulders down the back. The fronts and sleeves are then worked by picking up stitches, and later the sides and sleeves are seamed. Arroyo, Malabrigo’s sport weight super soft, superwash Merino wool, knits up into beautifully lightweight and warm garments that highlight the hand-dyed colors.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Finished Measurements: 36 (38½, 40½, 43, 45, 47)”
Yarn Requirements: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) hanks Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/335yds) shown in Aniversario (WEBS does not carry)
Needles: US 6 (4mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
Gauge: 30 sts and 30 rows = 4” in blackberry pattern stitch on US 6
This pattern is also available in Malabrigo Book 11.
Malabrigo Clarkson Cropped Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Clarkson is a cropped cardigan designed by Unjung Yun for Malabrigo Yarn. This garment is sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 to 47 inches and a cropped length of approximately 15 to 16¾ inches. The cardigan features a classic button closure with a 7/8-inch button and snap closure for secure fastening.
Construction Techniques
The Clarkson cardigan is constructed using a top-down, seamed approach, worked flat on straight needles. This method allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and make adjustments to fit. The pattern begins with the back piece, followed by picking up stitches for the front panels from the cast-on edge. The fronts are worked simultaneously using two balls of yarn to maintain proper stitch counts and selvage edges. Sleeves are picked up from the armhole edges and worked downward, allowing for easy customization of sleeve length. The seamed construction provides structure and a polished finish to the garment.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Clarkson is the blackberry pattern stitch, which creates visual texture and interest across the body and sleeves. Knitters begin with row 4 of the blackberry pattern stitch for the front panels and row 2 for the sleeves, ensuring proper pattern alignment. The pattern is worked consistently until the front pieces reach their finished length of 16½ to 17¾ inches from the beginning. The blackberry stitch is worked over a gauge of 30 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches, providing a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a cropped silhouette.
Materials and Tools
The Clarkson cardigan is designed to be worked in Arroyo by Malabrigo, a superwash merino wool yarn. Each 3½-ounce hank contains approximately 335 yards of yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 3 hanks, while Medium through XX-Large require 4 hanks, and XXX-Large requires 5 hanks. The recommended color shown in the pattern is #005 Aniversario.
Essential needles and notions include:
- One pair of size 6 (4mm) straight needles for the main fabric
- One size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle, 32 inches long, for ribbing and finishing
- Clip-on stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and armhole placement
- One 7/8-inch (22mm) button for the cardigan closure
- One 1/4-inch (8mm) snap closure for additional security
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together
Skill Level
The Clarkson is rated as an Easy skill level pattern, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience. The straightforward top-down construction, combined with the repetitive blackberry pattern stitch, allows knitters to build confidence while creating a sophisticated, finished garment.
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