Porcelain is a top-down seamless cardigan with the neckband knit simultaneously with the main body of the garment.

You will start with knitting the back of the neckband, then pick up the stitches around it and start the main body.

The yoke is 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.

Stitches for the sleeves are placed on hold at the end of the yoke, then the main body is continued to the hem.

The front and neck edges are “framed” with an i-cord that is knit simultaneously with the main body. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked top down in the round.

Design details

The mix of simple stitches - St st, 1x1 ribbing and seed st create a subtle texture contrast.

Sleeve decreases are placed closer to the cuff to create a slightly gathered effect.

Large buttons in contrasting color create the retro look.

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.

Read more about the project here:

https://giftofknitting.com/blog/porcelain-textured-cardigan-knitting-pattern
https://giftofknitting.com/blog/porcelain-cardigan-for-frisenvang-yarns