I Love Hue Longline Cardigan - Free Knitting Pattern Pattern

I Love Hue Longline Cardigan - Free Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The I Love Hue Longline Cardigan is a sophisticated knitted cardigan designed in a longline silhouette. This advanced beginner level project is crafted using Paintbox Yarns Ombré Aran Wool Touch yarn in the Ruby Nights colorway. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and includes sizing options to accommodate various measurements.

Yarn and Materials Required

This cardigan project requires 9 to 14 balls of Paintbox Yarns Ombré Aran Wool Touch depending on the size selected, with quantities ranging from 3½oz/100g per ball. The yarn is available through Lovecrafts.com. Additional materials needed include US 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles, a cable needle for cable work, scissors, and a large sewing needle for finishing and seaming.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The I Love Hue Longline Cardigan employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques that elevate it beyond a basic project. The pattern incorporates cable work, which requires the use of a cable needle to create twisted stitch patterns that add visual interest and texture to the finished garment.

Cable stitches used include:

• C2B (Cable 2 Back): Slip one stitch to cable needle and hold at back of work, knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle
• C2F (Cable 2 Front): Slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in front of work, knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle
• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at back of work, knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle
• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle

Additional stitches and techniques include:

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The foundational stitch creating smooth, uniform fabric
• Garter Stitch (g st): Used for textured sections and edges
• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A decrease stitch for shaping
• SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit): Slip 2 stitches knitwise, then knit the 2 slipped stitches together for a left-leaning decrease
• KFB (Knit Front and Back): An increase stitch that creates an extra stitch
• M1 (Make 1): A yarn-over increase technique for adding stitches

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows measured over 4 inches (10cm) when worked in pattern using US 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles. The cardigan is available in multiple sizes, with the smallest size as the base instruction and additional sizing options provided in parentheses for larger measurements. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished dimensions.

Pattern Notes and Terminology

The pattern instructions are written using US knitting terminology, with UK terminology provided in italics within round brackets for international knitters. Repeat sections are indicated by square brackets with the number of repetitions specified. The pattern uses standard abbreviations throughout, including abbreviations for yarn weight measurements in ounces and grams. Yarn quantities provided are approximate and based on average requirements.