Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 86.5cm to 127cm (34" to 50") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 258 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted |
What you'll need
| To Fit Chest: | 86.5cm (34”) | 96.5cm (38”) | 107cm (42”) | 117cm (46”) | 127cm (50”) |
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Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Persimmon
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9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Product Description
A structural experiment yields lovely results—a fresh and feminine cardigan that’s fun to knit! The sweater is knit all in one piece lengthwise like a gored circle, cast on and bound off at the front edge. Short rows at the neck provide both essential shaping and the eyelets for the drawstring.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Finished Measurements: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)"Yarn Requirements: 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) skeins Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton/46% Modal/6% Silk; 50g/92yds) shown in Persimmon
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm)
Gauge: 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in pattern stitch
Valley Yarns Trumpet Flower Cardigan
What Is Being Made
The Valley Yarns Trumpet Flower Cardigan is a knitted cardigan sweater designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This garment features a sophisticated construction with decorative crochet chain ties that thread through the yoke, creating an elegant closure detail. The cardigan is available in five finished sizes: 34, 38, 42, 46, and 50 inches, making it suitable for a range of body measurements.
Techniques Used
This cardigan employs seamed construction and is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. A key technique featured throughout the pattern is short rows with wrap and turn (W&T), which creates the distinctive trumpet flower shaping. Short rows allow the knitter to work back and forth on a subset of stitches, building depth and dimension without increasing stitch count. The pattern uses a 12-row repeat stitch pattern that incorporates these wrapped short rows strategically to shape the garment pieces.
The finishing process includes seaming the sleeve seams together and crochet chain details. Two crochet chains, each approximately 60 inches long (longer for larger sizes), are threaded through holes created by the short-row shaping at the yoke. One chain passes through the higher set of holes while the second chain threads through the lower holes, creating a functional and decorative tie closure.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (K)
- Purl stitch (P)
- Wrap and turn (W&T) for short-row shaping
- Cast on (CO)
- Bind off (BO)
- Crochet chain stitch for the tie details
Materials
The Valley Yarns Trumpet Flower Cardigan is worked in Valley Yarns Goshen, a luxurious blend fiber containing 48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Modal, and 6% Silk. This composition creates a soft, breathable fabric with a subtle sheen. The yarn is worked at 50 grams per 92 yards, and yardage requirements range from 9 skeins for the smallest size (34") to 15 skeins for the largest size (50"). The pattern specifies US size 7 needles (or the size needed to obtain proper gauge) for the main knitting, and a Size G crochet hook for creating the yoke chains. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in the pattern stitch.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it accessible to knitters new to garment construction. While the cardigan incorporates short-row shaping, the pattern provides clear instructions and the repeating 12-row stitch pattern becomes intuitive with practice. The seamed, flat construction is straightforward compared to more complex in-the-round techniques.
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