Twist Collective Roseling Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Roseling Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Roseling is a top-down raglan cardigan designed by Anne Kuo Lukito and published by Twist Collective. This knitted cardigan features a sophisticated construction worked in the round from the neckline downward, with finished bust measurements ranging from 30 ¾ inches (78 cm) through 50 inches (127 cm) to accommodate multiple sizes. The garment is intended to be worn with no ease at the bust, making it a fitted, tailored piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone cardigan.

Techniques Used

The Roseling employs several advanced knitting techniques that create both structural shaping and visual interest:

• Top-Down Raglan Construction: The cardigan is worked in the round from the top down using a raglan sleeve shaping method. This approach allows for seamless integration of the sleeves and body, with shaping primarily achieved through vertical darts rather than traditional decreases.
• Steeking: The garment is steeked along the center front to create an opening for the button band. A crocheted steek is used to maintain clean and neat inner edges, though the pattern notes that alternative steeking methods may be substituted based on knitter preference. The steek bridge spans 7 stitches and creates a facing after cutting.
• Stripe Pattern: Horizontal stripes are worked throughout the cardigan using two colors—a main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC)—creating visual depth and texture.
• Slipped Stitches: Slipped stitches are maintained throughout the pattern, working in conjunction with the stripe pattern to create a refined, textured appearance.
• Vertical Darts: Shaping is accomplished primarily through vertical darts rather than traditional raglan decreases, offering a unique approach to fit and structure.
• Raglan Sections: The pattern divides the work into five distinct raglan sections: Left Front, Left Sleeve, Back, Right Sleeve, and Right Front, with the final 7 stitches reserved as bridge stitches for the steek.

Stitches Used

The Roseling utilizes fundamental knitting stitches executed in the round with careful attention to stitch pattern maintenance:

• Knit (K): The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves.
• Purl (P): Used in ribbed sections at the neckline and in the button band for textural contrast.
• Slipped Stitches (sl 1): Integrated throughout the stripe pattern to create visual texture and maintain pattern consistency.
• Ribbing (K1, P1): Worked at the neckline to create an elastic, finished edge that sits comfortably against the neck.
• Increases (RLI, LLI): Right and left leaning increases are used to shape the raglan sections and create the fitted silhouette.
• Decreases (K2tog): Used selectively for shaping within the raglan construction.

Materials

The Roseling pattern specifies Valley Yarns Northfield, a premium blend yarn composed of 70% Merino, 20% Baby Alpaca, and 10% Silk. This luxurious fiber combination provides softness, breathability, and subtle sheen. The yardage per skein is 124 yards (113 meters) per 1 ¾ ounce (50 gram) skein. Yarn requirements vary by size, with the main color (White) requiring 4 to 5 balls depending on size, and the contrasting color (Red) requiring 3 to 4 balls.

The pattern calls for multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• Size 4 US (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles: Used for the ribbed neckline section to create a snug, elastic edge.
• Size 6 US (4 mm) double-pointed needles: Used for working the body and sleeves in the round during the initial construction phase.
• Size 6 US (4 mm) circular needles: Available in 16-inch (40 cm), 24-inch (60 cm), and 32-inch (80 cm) lengths to accommodate the increasing stitch count as the cardigan is worked downward from the neckline. Needle size may be adjusted as necessary to obtain the correct