Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Designer: | Rosemary Drysdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Tahki Yarns Boulder Cardigan
About This Design
The Boulder Cardigan is an easy-level knitted cardigan designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This garment is worked using a bottom-up construction method with seamed pieces knitted flat on straight needles. The cardigan features a classic silhouette available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches to 54 inches and lengths from 28¾ inches to 33½ inches.
Construction Techniques
This cardigan is constructed using the bottom-up seamed method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom edge upward, then sewn together. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and pattern work. The design incorporates raglan armhole shaping, which involves decreasing stitches at regular intervals to create the characteristic diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline.
The front pieces feature ribbed edging combined with stockinette stitch sections, creating both structural stability and visual interest. Neck shaping is worked simultaneously with the raglan decreases, requiring careful attention to the pattern instructions for proper fit.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The Boulder Cardigan is primarily worked in Stockinette stitch, the fundamental knit fabric created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This stitch creates a smooth, classic appearance ideal for showcasing yarn texture.
Ribbed sections on the front bands use a 1x1 rib pattern (alternating single knit and purl stitches), which provides elasticity and a finished edge. Shaping throughout the garment employs standard decreasing techniques including k2tog (knit two stitches together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit), which are worked on right-side rows to create visible decrease lines that follow the raglan shaping.
The pattern uses stitch markers to denote important positions such as armhole placement and pattern boundaries, helping knitters maintain accuracy across the multiple size variations.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Boulder Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA, a 100% pure wool yarn. The yardage requirements range from 7 hanks for the smallest size to 12 hanks for the largest size. Each hank contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and yields 71 yards (65 meters), making this a substantial, chunky-weight yarn ideal for quick projects and bold texture.
The pattern specifies size 17 (12.75mm) needles or the size needed to achieve proper gauge. The recommended gauge is 7 stitches and 10 rows per 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, which is important to verify before beginning to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.
Additional Materials
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and armhole positions
- Stitch holder for securing stitches temporarily during construction
- Yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends
Sizing Information
The Boulder Cardigan is offered in six sizes with the following finished bust measurements:
- Small: 34 inches (86.5 cm)
- Medium: 38 inches (96.5 cm)
- Large: 42 inches (106.5 cm)
- XL: 46 inches (117 cm)
- 2X: 50 inches (127 cm)
- 3X: 54 inches (137 cm)
Garment length ranges from 28¾ inches in the smallest size to 33½ inches in the largest size, providing appropriate proportions across the size range.
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