Sesia Teagan Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sesia Teagan Cardigan Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Sesia Teagan Cardigan is a classic button-front cardigan designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This knitted garment features a timeless construction with a relaxed fit, available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. The finished bust measurements span from 40½ inches (103cm) in the smallest size to 55½ inches (141cm) in the largest, with length measurements between 24 and 25 inches (61–63.5cm). The cardigan showcases a sophisticated two-color striped design that adds visual interest to this easy-level knitting project.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Teagan Cardigan employs several key knitting techniques that make it accessible to knitters of intermediate ability:

• Bottom-up construction: The cardigan is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as it progresses and easily adjust length if needed.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round, simplifying the construction process.
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces (back, fronts, and sleeves) are knitted separately and then sewn together using a yarn needle, creating clean, professional-looking seams.
• Striped colorwork: The pattern incorporates two coordinating colors from the Sesia Rebelle yarn line—raincloud (A) and white sands (B)—worked in alternating stripes throughout the design.

Stitches Used

The Teagan Cardigan utilizes two primary stitch patterns that create texture and visual appeal:

• Moss Stitch: This textured stitch is worked over an odd number of stitches and creates a bumpy, woven appearance. Moss Stitch is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row, with the stitches offset on every other row. This stitch pattern provides excellent drape and is ideal for creating dimension in a cardigan body.
• Seed Stitch: Similar in construction to Moss Stitch, Seed Stitch also alternates knit and purl stitches over an odd number of stitches, creating a fine, pebbly texture that works beautifully for edgings and ribbed sections.

The pattern also incorporates standard shaping techniques including K1-f/b (knit one front and back for increases), K2tog and P2tog (knit and purl two together for decreases), Ssk and Ssp (slip, slip, knit or purl for left-leaning decreases), and Sk2p (slip, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over for double decreases). These shaping techniques are essential for creating the cardigan's fitted silhouette and sleeve cap shaping.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Teagan Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Sesia Rebelle yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 55% extra fine merino wool, 32% mohair, and 13% silk. This fiber combination creates a soft, elegant fabric with excellent drape and subtle sheen. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) of yarn with 98 yards (90 meters) of yardage per ball.

Yarn quantities vary by size: Small requires 7 balls of the main color (raincloud) and 4 balls of the contrast color (white sands); Medium uses 8 balls of raincloud and 4 balls of white sands; Large requires 8 balls of raincloud and 5 balls of white sands; and Extra Large uses 9 balls of raincloud and 5 balls of white sands.

The pattern calls for size 9 (5.5mm) needles or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction, and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Moss Stitch and Seed Stitch, and checking this gauge before beginning is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.