Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Izabel Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Izabel Cardigan by Stacy Charles Fine Yarns

What is Being Made

The Izabel Cardigan is a sophisticated knitted cardigan designed by Candice E. Powell, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This garment features a finished bust measurement of 39 to 58½ inches and a length of 21½ to 25½ inches, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Knitting Techniques

This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach with seamedworked flat. The pattern employs the Kitchener Stitch (also known as grafting) as a special finishing technique, which allows for seamless joining of live stitches. This advanced technique creates an invisible seam, particularly useful for shoulder and sleeve connections. The reversible nature of the Honeycomb Lace stitch means both front and sleeve pieces are knit identically, with the right front piece flipped during finishing to match the back.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Izabel Cardigan is Honeycomb Lace, which creates a reversible fabric suitable for display on either side. This lace pattern is worked on the right side and maintains consistent stitch and row gauge at 16 stitches and 16 rows per 4 inches over 10 centimeters. The reversible quality of Honeycomb Lace adds design versatility, as the garment can be worn with either side facing outward.

Materials and Tools

The Izabel Cardigan is designed to be knitted with S. Charles Collezione RITRATTO yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 53% viscose, 28% kid mohair, 10% nylon, and 9% polyester. Yardage requirements range from 4 to 6 balls depending on size, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and 198 yards (180 meters). The pattern shown features color #136 fuchsia fusion.

Knitting tools required include one size 11 (8mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 centimeters) in length, plus one additional size 11 (8mm) needle for the Three-Needle Bind-Off technique. Additional supplies include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and executing the Kitchener Stitch grafting.

Construction Details

The cardigan is worked in separate pieces beginning with the front and sleeve sections. The front/sleeve pieces are cast on with 48 to 66 stitches depending on size and are worked even in Honeycomb Lace until reaching the appropriate length. The back piece incorporates shoulder and sleeve shaping, with 90 to 105 stitches placed on holders for each shoulder/sleeve and 24 to 33 stitches bound off for the back neck opening. The construction method allows for precise fit and professional finishing through the use of advanced grafting techniques.