Tahki Yarns Cody Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Cody Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Cody Cardigan is an easy-level knitted cardigan designed by Sandi Rosner, available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X. The finished garment features a bust measurement of 36 to 60 inches (91.5 to 152.5 cm) with a 1-inch overlap, and a length ranging from 30¾ to 37¼ inches (78 to 94.5 cm) depending on size. This is a classic cardigan construction suitable for knitters of all skill levels.

Construction Techniques

The Cody Cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom upward and then seamed together. The pattern incorporates both flat knitting for the body pieces and working in the round for the sleeves, which are worked on double-pointed needles. The design features color blocking with stripes that are carefully aligned between the body and sleeve sections. The pattern includes a special grafting technique for seamless joining of stitches, ensuring a polished finish. Additionally, the cardigan includes pocket linings that are worked separately and integrated into the garment construction.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout the Cody Cardigan is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The gauge is 17 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch when worked on the specified needle size. Ribbing is incorporated in the sleeve cuffs using a knit 1, purl 1 (K1, P1) rib pattern for the first 5 rounds, which provides elasticity and a finished appearance. The pattern employs grafting as a special technique to seamlessly join live stitches, creating invisible seams for a professional finish. Stitch markers and stitch holders are essential tools for tracking color block alignment and managing stitches during construction.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Cody Cardigan is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns Everest, a premium yarn blend consisting of 70% alpaca, 23% polyamide, and 7% merino wool. This fiber composition creates a soft, durable, and temperature-regulating fabric. The yarn is available in four coordinating colors used in this pattern: black (color #07, designated as A), ash (color #04, designated as B), garnet (color #10, designated as C), and natural (color #01, designated as D). Yardage requirements vary by size, with quantities ranging from 3 to 5 balls of the primary color and 2 to 5 balls of the accent colors. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 143 yards (130 meters) of yarn.

Needles and Tools

The Cody Cardigan pattern requires size 9 (5.5mm) needles in two configurations: one circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 cm) long for working the body flat, and a set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles of the same size for working the sleeves in the round. Additional tools needed include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and color block alignment, and a yarn needle for grafting and weaving in ends.