Noro Autumn Charm Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Noro Autumn Charm Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Noro Autumn Charm is a button-front cardigan designed by Jenny Watson, available in five sizes ranging from X Small (81/86 cm bust) to X Large (122/127 cm bust). This garment features a classic cardigan silhouette with a full-length construction and is fastened with six buttons. The cardigan offers a sophisticated layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level cardigan employs several key construction techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The cardigan is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy adjustments to length during the knitting process
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, making this accessible for knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are sewn together upon completion, creating clean, professional-looking seams
• Cable work: Decorative cable panels are incorporated throughout the design, adding visual interest and texture to the garment

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Noro Autumn Charm utilizes a combination of fundamental and decorative stitches:

• Ribbing: A 2x2 rib pattern (knit 2, purl 2) is worked for 23 rows at the lower edge using 7mm needles, creating an elastic cuff that hugs the body
• Stocking stitch: The main fabric is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), providing a smooth, classic base for the design
• Cable panels: A 16-stitch cable panel features twisted stitches (T3F and T3B abbreviations indicate 3-stitch twists) and cable crosses (C4F indicates a 4-stitch cable cross), creating dimensional texture
• Twisted stitches: T3F (twist 3 forward) and T3B (twist 3 backward) stitches are used to create diagonal lines within the cable panel
• Cable crosses: C4F (cable 4 forward) stitches are worked to create the characteristic twisted rope appearance of cables

Materials and Tools

The Noro Autumn Charm is designed to be knitted with specific materials to achieve the intended drape and appearance:

• Yarn: Noro Hakone in Shade 8, with yardage requirements varying by size: 7 hanks for X Small/Small, 8 hanks for Medium, 9 hanks for Large, 10 hanks for X Large, and 11 hanks for the largest size. Each hank weighs 100 grams, providing substantial yardage for this full-length garment
• Needles: Two pairs of knitting needles are required—7mm (US10.5) needles for the ribbed cuff and 8mm (US11) needles for the main body fabric. This needle size progression allows the ribbing to be worked at a tighter gauge while the body achieves the desired drape
• Additional tools: A cable needle is essential for manipulating stitches when working the cable panels throughout the design
• Notions: Six buttons are required to complete the cardigan front closure

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving the correct tension is essential for success with this pattern. The specified gauge is 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) when measured over stocking stitch using 8mm (US11) needles. Knitters should adjust needle sizes accordingly: use finer needles if achieving more stitches and rows per 10 centimeters, or larger needles if achieving fewer. The cardigan is available in five distinct sizes with actual measurements ranging from 90 centimeters (35½ inches) for X Small to 134 centimeters (52¾ inches) for X Large, with full lengths varying from approximately 52 to 60 centimeters depending on size.

Pattern Format

This design is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations, row-by-row instructions