Porcelain Cardigan Pattern
Porcelain is a top-down seamless cardigan with the yoke shaped as a compound raglan, which creates a natural line that runs from the neck to the base of the armhole. Yoke instructions are written step-by-step for each size individually.
The neckband is knit simultaneously with the main body of the cardigan, following the V-neck line. The i-cord edge is framing the front of the sweater, it creates a neater look and doesn’t allow the edges to curl.
The sleeves have the minimal shaping to create volume effect. All the decreases are shifted closer to the cuff to achieve the gathered look.
I chose large contrasting buttons for the retro look. You can play with this detail and let your creativity flow here - you can really change the look of the whole cardigan by just adjusting the button size or the color. Have fun with it!
I made my sample slightly cropped. You are free to experiment - in the pattern instructions, I indicated where you can make the length adjustments.
The combination of basic stitches in this piece - St st, 1x1 ribbing, seed st - create a simple texture.
General Pattern Information
S I Z I N G
The sweater is graded for 9 sizes with approximately 6″ of ease. The sample is shown in size 2 with 6″ of ease.
B O D Y S I Z E S:
Size 1 31” / 78.5 cm
Size 2 34” / 86.5 cm
Size 3 38” / 96.5 cm
Size 4 42” / 106.5 cm
Size 5 46” / 117 cm
Size 6 50” / 127 cm
Size 7 54” / 137 cm
Size 8 58” / 147.5 cm
Size 9 62” / 157.5 cm
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T S:
Chest/Bust at Underarm: 38 ¼ (41, 44 ¾, 49, 53) (57, 61, 65, 69)“ 97 (104, 113.5, 124.5, 134.5) (145, 155, 165, 175.5) cm
Upper arm circumference: 11 (11 ½, 12 ¼, 13 ¼, 14 ¼) (16 ¼, 17 ¾, 19, 19 ¾)“ 28 (29, 31, 33.5, 36) (41.5, 45, 48.5, 50) cm
Intended ease 6″ (15 cm)
Shown in size 2 with 6″ of ease
G A U G E
22 sts & 28 rows = 4″ 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
Y A R N
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Baby Alpaca by Frisenvang yarns, 100% hands-on baby alpaca wool. DK weight (250-300 m/100 g).
Please, note - the yardage is an estimate and may vary on the tension of your knitting and modifications you are making
List of techniques used:
I-cord edge – written instructions and link to the photo tutorial are provided.
Picking up sts – photo tutorial is provided
Buttonholes - written instructions are provided
The pattern has been edited by a professional technical editor and test knitted.