Vapour Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 71 to 157 cm (28 to 62") |
| Pattern Code: | ZB366-00008-ENP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply
Mist (00007)
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Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply
Deep (00002)
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× $16.13
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply
Lawn (00005)
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× $16.13
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply
Mist (00007)
In stock
× $16.13
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply
Rose (00003)
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× $16.13
3 Accessories
Product Description
Vapour Cardigan in Rowan Fine Tweed Haze
What is Being Made
The Vapour Cardigan is a knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Richardson, available in nine sizes ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm chest measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated garment with a fitted silhouette and structured shaping at the shoulders and back neck.
Knitting Techniques Used
This cardigan employs several essential knitting techniques throughout its construction. The main body is worked entirely in stockinette stitch, beginning with a knit row and following a 48-row pattern repeat from a provided chart. Shaping is achieved through strategic cast-offs at the beginning of rows to form shoulder seams and back neck shaping. Neck edge decreases are worked over multiple rows to create a refined neckline. The pattern includes pocket linings that are worked separately and integrated into the main garment pieces, requiring careful stitch placement and joining techniques.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch (St St): The primary stitch throughout the cardigan, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a knit face and purl reverse
- Cast-off: Used structurally to shape shoulders and back neck at specific intervals
- Decreases: Single stitch decreases worked at neck edges to refine shaping
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Vapour Cardigan is designed to be knitted in Rowan Fine Tweed Haze, a premium yarn available in multiple coordinating colorways. The pattern calls for five different shades of Fine Tweed Haze, with yardage varying by size: Mist 007 (5–9 balls of 50gm), Deep 002 (3–4 balls), Lawn 005 (1–2 balls), Rain 015 (1–2 balls), and Rose 003 (1–2 balls). Knitting is executed using 5½mm (US 9) needles, with a pair of straight needles for most pieces and a 5½mm circular needle at least 130 cm long for certain sections. The pocket linings are worked using two strands of yarn held together, adding textural interest and structural integrity to this refined cardigan design.
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