Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 30½ to 54½" (77.5 to 138.5 cm) |
| Techniques and Construction: | Buttons, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles & Circular Needles (32"/80cm long) |
| Featured Products: | Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted |
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Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Cerulean/Caribbean (206)
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Product Description
Tahki Yarns Greenbank Cardigan is a lovely women’s sweater knit in Whidbey. This cardigan features a v-neck with front center closure with set-in sleeves that is simple yet a must-have three-season piece. Greenbank is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The neckband stitches are picked up along the front edge and worked back and forth in a k1, p1 rib pattern. Tahki Yarns Whidbey is a loosely-plied cotton blend that will give your spring and summer projects the look of tweed without the weight of wool.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size M
Bust – 30½ (34½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½)”
Length – 22 (22½, 23, 23½, 24, 24½, 25)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) balls Tahki Yarns Whidbey (54% Cotton/ 23% Silk/ 23% Polyamide; 50g/120yds) shown in 206 Caribbean
Needles: US 8 (5.00mm) single points and 32” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Tahki Yarns Greenbank Cardigan Pattern Summary
What is Being Made
The Greenbank Cardigan is a knitted button-front cardigan designed by Therese Chynoweth. This garment is suitable for beginners and offers seven size options ranging from X-Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 30½ inches (77.5cm) to 54½ inches (138.5cm). The cardigan features a classic construction with a length ranging from 22 inches (56cm) in the smallest size to 25 inches (63.5cm) in the largest size, making it a versatile layering piece for various body types and preferences.
Techniques Used
The Greenbank Cardigan employs seamed construction with pieces worked flat on straight needles, which is an ideal approach for knitters developing their foundational skills. The garment incorporates button closure detailing, with seven buttons measuring 7/8 inch (22mm) in diameter serving as both functional and decorative elements. The pattern utilizes standard knitting techniques including increases and decreases to shape the garment pieces, and a circular needle is used specifically for the neckband finishing.
Stitches Used
The pattern features two primary stitch patterns:
- Stockinette Stitch (St st) — This forms the main fabric of the cardigan body. Stockinette stitch is created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the classic smooth, V-textured fabric commonly seen in traditional knitwear.
- K1, P1 Rib — Used for the ribbed edging and cuffs, this alternating knit-and-purl pattern creates vertical columns of texture that provide elasticity and a finished appearance. The ribbing is worked for 2 inches (5cm) at the garment's lower edge to create a neat, fitted border.
Materials and Gauge
The Greenbank Cardigan is designed to be worked in Tahki Yarns WHIDBEY, a luxury blend yarn composed of 54% cotton, 23% silk, and 23% polyamide. This fiber content creates a breathable, lustrous fabric with excellent drape and durability. The pattern requires 6 to 11 balls depending on size, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces (50g) and 120 yards (110 meters) of yarn.
The recommended needle size is US size 8 (5mm) for the main fabric, with a matching 32-inch (80cm) circular needle reserved for the neckband. The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 21 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Stockinette stitch. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning, as accurate gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished measurements.
Additional notions required include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and seven buttons measuring 7/8 inch (22mm) in diameter.
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