Noro Textured Cocoon Cardi Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Noro Textured Cocoon Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Noro Textured Cocoon Cardigan is an easy-level knitted cardigan designed in one size that fits most. This garment features a relaxed, cocoon-inspired silhouette with finished measurements of approximately 44 inches (112 cm) in width and 32 inches (81.5 cm) in length. The cardigan is crafted to provide a comfortable, wrap-like fit suitable for layering.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using several fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to knitters of various skill levels:

• Bottom-up construction: The cardigan is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as it progresses and easily adjust length if needed.
• Worked flat: Rather than working in the round, this cardigan is knitted flat on straight needles, creating separate front and back pieces that are later joined.
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together using seaming techniques, with selvage stitches incorporated along edges to facilitate neat, invisible seams.
• Pick-up and knit method: Stitches are picked up and knitted along finished edges, a technique commonly used for adding borders, bands, or collar elements.
• Stitch marker placement: Markers are used throughout to help track pattern repeats and shaping points.

Stitches Used

The Noro Textured Cocoon Cardigan employs a variety of essential knitting stitches to create its textured appearance and structure:

• Slip stitch rib: The primary stitch pattern used for the main fabric, creating a textured, elastic ribbed surface. This stitch is worked over a gauge of 20.5 stitches and 30.5 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) using the larger needles.
• Purl stitch: Used throughout the rib pattern and for creating textural contrast within the design.
• Yarn over: Incorporated to create new stitches and add openness or decorative eyelet details to the fabric.
• Slip, slip, knit (SSK) decrease: A left-leaning decrease used for shaping the cardigan at armholes and neckline.
• Slip stitch: Passed stitches used for various shaping techniques and to create clean edges.
• Make one purl stitch: An increase technique that lifts the strand between stitches and purls it, allowing for invisible increases within the fabric.

Materials

The Noro Textured Cocoon Cardigan is designed to be worked with specific materials that contribute to its distinctive look and drape:

• Yarn: 8 skeins of Noro Tennen in colorway #1, with each skein weighing 100 grams. Noro Tennen is known for its beautiful variegated color blending and textural qualities.
• Needles: The pattern requires multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction. One pair of US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles is used for the main fabric. Additionally, one US 6 (4 mm) circular needle and one US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, both 20 inches (50 cm) long, are needed for picking up stitches and working edges.
• Notions: Stitch markers are essential for tracking pattern repeats and shaping throughout the construction process.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is critical for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20.5 stitches and 30.5 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in slip stitch rib using the larger US 7 (4.5 mm) needles. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning, as variations in tension will affect the finished measurements of the cardigan.