Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Sloane Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Sloane Cardigan

Garment Overview

The Sloane Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Lidia Karabinech. This classic button-front cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach and worked flat on straight needles. The pattern is available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, with finished bust measurements ranging from 35 to 47 inches (89 to 119.5 cm) and length to shoulder measurements from 24 to 25.5 inches (61 to 65 cm). The cardigan is designed to fit with 1 to 3 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

This cardigan employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward construction of the front, back, and sleeve pieces. The bottom-up construction method means knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders and neckline. Seaming is used to join the individual pieces together, creating a finished, structured garment. A provisional cast-on using waste yarn is employed to create a live edge that can be picked up later, allowing for seamless ribbed edging at the hem. The pattern includes armhole shaping using double decrease techniques worked at regular intervals to create proper sleeve cap depth and garment fit.

Stitches Used

The Sloane Cardigan features two primary stitch patterns that create both visual interest and texture:

• Waffle Stitch – The main stitch pattern used throughout the body of the cardigan. This textured stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence: Row 1 (RS) works *K1, P1* to the last stitch, ending with K1. Row 2 (WS) works *P1, K1 in row below* to the last stitch, ending with P1. This creates a dimensional, waffled texture that adds visual depth and subtle interest to the finished garment. Gauge for this stitch is 16 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked on size 9 needles.
• 1x1 Ribbing – Used for the hem and neckline edgings. The ribbing is worked over both even and odd numbers of stitches depending on placement. For even stitch counts, both RS and WS rows work *K1, P1* to the end. For odd stitch counts, Row 1 (RS) works *K1, P1* to the last stitch, ending with K1, while Row 2 (WS) works *P1, K1* to the last stitch, ending with P1. The hem ribbing is worked for 10 rows after picking up stitches from the provisional cast-on, creating a neat, elastic edge that frames the cardigan.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Sloane Cardigan is knitted using Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gwen, a premium yarn blend composed of 95% wool and 5% polyamide. This fiber content provides warmth, elasticity, and durability while the polyamide adds strength and shape retention. The yarn is supplied in balls weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with a yardage of 88 yards (80.5 meters) per ball. The pattern shown is worked in color 6860, a sky blue shade. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 14 balls, Medium requires 15 balls, Large requires 17 balls, and Extra Large requires 19 balls, providing sufficient yardage for the complete cardigan construction.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two pairs of straight needles in different sizes to achieve proper gauge and fabric characteristics. Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles are used as the primary needles for working the main Waffle Stitch pattern, while size 8 (5.0 mm) needles are used for the ribbed edgings, creating a slightly tighter, more elastic fabric at the hem and neckline. Additional notions required include stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches at the shoulders and back neck, removable markers for indicating armhole placement and pattern changes, waste yarn for the provisional cast-on technique, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together, and a crochet hook specifically for executing the provisional cast-on method. Proper gauge is essential; crafters should knit a test swatch