Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Jade Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Jade Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Jade Cardigan is an easy-level knitted cardigan designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This garment is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL, with the sample shown in Medium. The cardigan features an overlapped front closure and is designed to fit with 5-7 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Finished bust measurements range from 39 inches (Small) to 57 inches (2XL), with corresponding lengths from 22 to 26 inches depending on size.

Techniques Used

The Jade Cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the pieces are knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and all pieces are seamed together upon completion. This construction method allows for straightforward shaping and provides clear demarcation points for increases and decreases throughout the pattern.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch throughout the cardigan, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This produces the classic smooth, V-textured fabric that forms the main body of the garment.
• 1 x 1 Rib – Used for finishing edges and details. This alternating knit and purl pattern (worked over an odd number of stitches) creates an elastic, textured trim that typically appears at cuffs, hems, and neckbands to provide structure and recovery.

The pattern incorporates strategic shaping through knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases at the neck and armholes. These decreases are worked in specific sequences to create fitted armholes and a shaped neckline, with the pattern specifying different decrease frequencies depending on the size being knitted.

Materials

The Jade Cardigan is knitted with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GEMMA, a sustainable blend yarn composed of 63% recycled cotton, 27% recycled polyester, and 10% polyamide. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 137 yards (125 meters) of yardage. The pattern calls for 7 to 12 balls depending on size, with the sample shown knitted in color #235 sunset.

Construction requires size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include a stitch marker, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch when blocked on the wrong side. Achieving correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements. The neckband extension is worked in 1 x 1 rib to create a finished edge that complements the body of the cardigan.