Rowan – Anise Free Cardigan Knit Pattern in Rowan Big Wool.
Knit a cozy and stylish cardigan with the free Rowan Anise pattern! This design features the super bulky Rowan Big Wool yarn, creating a wonderfully textured and warm garment. Available in UK sizes 8-18 (to fit bust 32-42 inches), this intermediate-level pattern combines garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and double moss stitch for a visually appealing design.
The pattern includes detailed instructions for shaping the back, fronts, sleeves, and a wide, comfortable collar. Learn techniques such as decreases, increases, picking up stitches, and attaching buttons and press studs. Download this free pattern and create a statement piece for your cold-weather wardrobe!
- Skill Level: Not explicitly stated. Given the shaping, seaming, button placement, and collar construction, this pattern is most appropriate for an intermediate or experienced knitter.
- Yarn Used: Rowan Big Wool (100gm balls). Number of balls: 7 (sizes 8, 10), 8 (sizes 12, 14, 16), 9 (size 18). The sample is knit in Linen 048.
- Needles:
- 9mm (US 13) needles (for garter stitch sections and collar)
- 10mm (US 15) needles (for main body)
- Gauge: 8 stitches and 12 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch using 10mm needles.
- Sizes: UK sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. To fit bust:
- 8: 81 cm (32 inches)
- 10: 86 cm (34 inches)
- 12: 91 cm (36 inches)
- 14: 97 cm (38 inches)
- 16: 102 cm (40 inches)
- 18: 107 cm (42 inches)
- Construction: The cardigan is knit in pieces (Back, Left Front, Right Front, Sleeves) and seamed.
- Back: Starts with garter stitch, then stockinette stitch with decreases for waist shaping. Transitions to double moss stitch, then armhole shaping, and finally shoulder and back neck shaping.
- Left Front and Right Front: Begin with garter stitch, then a combination of stockinette stitch and double moss stitch for the front band. Side seam decreases, armhole shaping, neck shaping, and shoulder shaping are worked. The Right Front mirrors the Left Front.
- Sleeves: Start with garter stitch, then stockinette stitch with increases for shaping. The sleeve cap is shaped with decreases.
- Collar: Stitches are picked up around the neckline, and a double moss stitch collar is worked, increasing stitches on the first row.
- Techniques Used: Garter stitch (knit every row), stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), double moss stitch, decreasing (sl 1, K1, psso; K2tog; dec 1 st), increasing (inc in next st), casting on, casting off, picking up stitches, seaming (back stitch or mattress stitch), shallow set-in sleeve method, button and press stud placement.
