Tahki Yarns Rehoboth Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Rehoboth Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Rehoboth Cardigan is an easy-to-knit cardigan sweater designed by Therese Chenowyth. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 36½ inches (92.5cm) to 55½ inches (141cm). The cardigan features a relaxed fit with 2–4 inches of positive ease and lengths varying from 21½ inches (54.55cm) in the smallest size to 24¾ inches (63cm) in the largest size, making it suitable for layering and everyday wear.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using seamed construction and is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted individually on straight or circular needles in rows rather than in the round. This approach makes the pattern beginner-friendly, as it eliminates the complexity of managing stitches on multiple needles simultaneously and allows knitters to work at a comfortable pace with straightforward row-by-row progression. The seaming technique joins the individual pieces together after all components are completed, creating clean, professional-looking seams.

Stitches Used

The Rehoboth Cardigan employs fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for beginner-level knitters. The primary stitch pattern is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side. The pattern also incorporates Alternating Rib stitch work, which provides textured edging and structural definition to the garment.

Shaping techniques include:

• K2tog (knit 2 together) – a basic right-leaning decrease created by knitting two stitches together through the front loops
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches individually knitwise to the right-hand needle, returning them to the left-hand needle in turned position, and knitting them together through the back loops
• M1L or M1 (make 1 left) – an increase technique that lifts the strand between needles from front to back and works it through the back loop with a twist to prevent holes, maintaining the integrity of the fabric
• Ssp (slip, slip, purl) – the purl equivalent of the ssk decrease, used in ribbed sections

Materials and Tools

The Rehoboth Cardigan is knitted with Tahki Yarns CORONADO, a luxurious blend of 90% cotton and 10% silk. This fiber composition creates a breathable, drape-friendly fabric ideal for warm-weather cardigans. The yardage requirement ranges from 9 balls (1,089 yards total) for the Small size to 14 balls (1,694 yards total) for the 3X size. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 121 yards (110 meters) of yarn. The sample shown is worked in color #14 persimmon, a warm, earthy tone.

Knitting tools required include:

• US size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 32 inches (80cm) long, used as the primary needle for working the flat pieces
• Set of 4 or 5 US size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles for working sleeve edges, allowing for seamless transitions and refined finishing
• Stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points
• Waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily during construction
• Yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 25 rows equals 4 inches (10cm) over Stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the cardigan's measurements are calculated based on this tension. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project, as variations in personal tension can significantly affect the finished dimensions of the garment.