Petra by Alison Green

Petra

Knitting
May 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
864 - 2160 yards (790 - 1975 m)
Bust: (32½, 36½, 40) [44, 48½, 52½, 56] {60, 64½, 68½}" / (82, 93, 102) [112, 123, 133, 142] {153, 163, 174} cm (includes opening in the front)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Petra cardigan, knit with Berroco Remix Light yarn, combines softness and durability with an eco-friendly twist, offering a timeless piece that’s both comfortable and stylish. Perfect for layering, its versatile design and lightweight texture make it a wardrobe staple for any season. Petra is knit in one piece from the top down, offering a fun seamless project that will be an instant new favorite.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (32½, 36½, 40) 44, 48½, 52½, 56 {60, 64½, 68½}“ / (82, 93, 102) 112, 123, 133, 142 {153, 163, 174} cm (includes opening in the front)
Length: (18¼, 18½, 19) 19½, 20, 20½, 21 {21½, 22, 22½}” / (46.5, 47, 48.5) 49.5, 51, 52, 53.5 {54.5, 56, 57} cm
Shown in size 4 (44” / 112 cm). Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO REMIX LIGHT (100 g): (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 3, 4 {4, 4, 5} balls #6913 Brown Sugar

NEEDLES
32” / 80 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles, size 5 / 3.75 mm, or preferred needle(s) for working small circumferences

NOTIONS 
Stitch holders or waste yarn to hold sts, stitch markers

GAUGE
23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.