| Brand: | Stacy Charles Fine Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Rosemary Drysdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns’ Millie Cardigan is a must-have women’s open-front sweater knit in Gina with just the right amount of sparkle, and it will liven up anything you create! This warm layering cardigan has stripes of stockinette stitch and a textured pattern with set-in three-quarter sleeves. Millie is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X)
Finished Measurements: With suggested 1–3” positive ease
Bust – 33 (37, 41, 45½, 49)”
Length – 19 (19½, 20½, 22, 23)"
Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gina (92%
Cotton/ 8% Soft Lurex; 50g/136yds) shown in 1608 Slate
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) single points and 32” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 21 sts and 33 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked
This pattern was updated 04/17/2023. If you have purchased the PDF, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
The Millie Cardigan is an easy-level knitted cardigan designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This garment is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 33 inches (84cm) to 49 inches (124.5cm). The cardigan is designed to fit with 1–3 inches of positive ease and features a length that varies from 19 inches (48.5cm) in the smallest size to 23 inches (58.5cm) in the largest size, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and styling preferences.
The Millie Cardigan employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted individually rather than in the round. The construction method is bottom-up, starting from the lower edges and working toward the neckline, which allows for easy adjustments to length during the knitting process. The cardigan uses seaming to join the various pieces together, creating clean, professional seams along the sides and other construction points. The pattern also incorporates the three-needle bind-off technique, which allows two pieces to be joined together seamlessly while binding off, providing a secure and neat finish where pieces meet.
The Millie Cardigan features a straightforward stitch pattern suitable for knitters of all skill levels. The primary stitch throughout most of the garment is Stockinette stitch (St st), created by knitting on the right side rows and purling on the wrong side rows. This classic stitch produces a smooth, flat fabric with a distinctive V-shaped texture on the front. The cardigan begins and incorporates sections of K1, P1 Rib, an alternating knit and purl pattern worked over an odd number of stitches. The ribbing provides elasticity and structure at the edges, helping the cardigan maintain its shape and fit close to the body.
The pattern includes several fundamental shaping techniques using standard decreases and increases. K2tog (knit 2 together) is used for right-leaning decreases, while ssk (slip, slip, knit) creates left-leaning decreases for balanced shaping. The M1L (make 1 left) increase technique is employed to add stitches where needed, lifting the strand between needles and working through the back loop to prevent holes in the fabric.
The Millie Cardigan is knitted using Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GINA, a luxurious blend composed of 92% cotton and 8% soft lurex. This fiber composition creates a garment with excellent breathability and a subtle shimmer from the lurex content, making it suitable for both casual and dressier occasions. The yarn is available in color #1608 slate, a versatile neutral tone. Yardage requirements range from 8 balls for the smallest size to 13 balls for the largest size, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and providing 136 yards (125 meters) of yarn.
The pattern calls for US size 7 (4.5mm) needles to achieve the correct gauge. Knitters will need both straight needles for working the flat pieces and a 32-inch (80cm) circular needle for certain sections. Additional supplies include stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 33 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Stockinette stitch when blocked, making it essential to knit a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure proper fit.
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