GARDEN CARDIGAN


by Jared Flood

“I created my ideal sweater companion for when I’m getting my hands dirty in the autumn garden. The geometric cable pattern reminds me of the beautiful garden trellises I saw on my last trip to Japan.” 

– Jared Flood

Nico (he/him) models a hand knit lattice textured cardigan while seated agains a gray gingham fabric backdrop. Text overlay reads: Garden Cardigan by Jared Flood.

Product description

The architectural textures of this design are perfectly suited for round, multi-ply yarns with superior stitch definition. Both Tones (3-ply) and Imbue (5-ply) yarns create beautiful fabrics that make the most of all the textural details on this garment.

“Two different rib patterns are used to anchor the strong diagonals of this twisted-stitch fabric. A band and shawl collar are worked in a plush garter rib stitch that creates a sturdy, durable finish with a clean silhouette. The sleeves are wide and relaxed, falling just below the elbow — a true work sweater that lets you get your hands dirty, in the garden, the kitchen, the woodshop, or anywhere else you need to stay warm and cozy without your sweater getting in the way of your hands.” — designer, Jared Flood

Designer: Jared Flood

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Garden Cardigan

Shawl Collar Cardigan

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  • English
  • Japanese
Skill Level 3 of 5
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  • Product description

    The architectural textures of this design are perfectly suited for round, multi-ply yarns with superior stitch definition. Both Tones (3-ply) and Imbue (5-ply) yarns create beautiful fabrics that make the most of all the textural details on this garment.

    “Two different rib patterns are used to anchor the strong diagonals of this twisted-stitch fabric. A band and shawl collar are worked in a plush garter rib stitch that creates a sturdy, durable finish with a clean silhouette. The sleeves are wide and relaxed, falling just below the elbow — a true work sweater that lets you get your hands dirty, in the garden, the kitchen, the woodshop, or anywhere else you need to stay warm and cozy without your sweater getting in the way of your hands.” — designer, Jared Flood

    Designer: Jared Flood

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  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Choose from Brooklyn Tweed worsted weight wool yarn:

    Brooklyn Tweed Tones — 140 yards (128 meters) per 50g skein

    • 12 (13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 17^) (18^, 19^, 20, 21) skeins
    • Photographed in colors Goldfinch Undertone, and Nimbus Overtone

    —OR—

    Brooklyn Tweed Shelter — 140 yards (128 meters) per 50g skein

    • 12 (13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 17^) (18^, 19^, 20, 21) skeins

    —OR—

    Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted — 104 yds (95 meters) per 50g skein

    • 16 (17^, 19, 20) (21, 22, 23) (25, 26, 27, 28) skeins
    • Photographed in color Vapor

    The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.


    YARDAGE

    • 1615 (1760, 1890, 2025) (2150, 2275, 2375) (2520, 2645, 2775, 2900) yards [1477 (1609, 1728, 1852) (1966, 2080, 2172) (2304, 2419, 2537, 2652) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn


    NEEDLES

    Main needle

    • Suggested Size: US 7 (4.5 mm)
    • One 32” (80 cm) circular (or longer as preferred)

    Ribbing needle

    • Suggested Size: US 4 (3.5 mm)
    • Two or three sizes smaller than main needle
    • One 32” (80 cm) circular (or longer as preferred)
  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    This relaxed cardigan features a cozy double-layered shawl collar and highly textured surface design. The garment is worked flat, in three pieces, then seamed together. Each pattern piece has garter stitch selvedges along each seamed edge which make lining up and seaming pieces more intuitive and accurate. The garment’s front bands are worked contiguously with garment fronts to the high-shoulder point, then an additional collar extension is worked which will be seamed to the back neck. The front bands and collar are worked two times the width of the finished band, with a slip-stitch “fold line” being worked at the band’s center. When finished, the band is folded in half along the foldline and tacked down on the inside of the garment to produce a double-thick band that gives the garment structure and plush durability. The relaxed fit and feel of the garment avoids the use of button closures, although a decorative pin or clasp may be added to the garment if closure is desired.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

    • 37½ (41¾, 45, 48½) (53¼, 57½, 60¼) (63½, 68½, 71¾, 76)” [95.5 (106, 114.5, 123) (135.5, 146, 153) (161.5, 174, 182, 193) cm] finished circumference at chest, with front bands overlapping
    • See Full Schematic for more sizing information
    • Sample 1 is Size 4 in Tones color Goldfinch Undertone. Modeled by Joumi (long hair), 5’7½”/171.5 cm tall, with 14”/35.5 cm positive ease; and Nico (short hair), 5’11”/ 180.25 cm tall, with 10"/25.5 cm positive ease.
    • Sample 2 is Size 2 in Tones color Nimbus Overtone. Modeled by Kyra (medium length hair), 5’4”/162.5 cm tall, with 6¾”/17 cm positive ease.
    • Sample 3 is Size 3 in Imbue Worsted color Vapor. Modeled by Kyra (medium length hair), 5’4”/162.5 cm tall, with 10”/25.5 cm positive ease.

    Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.


    GAUGE

    • 20 stitches & 32 rows per 4”/10 cm in garter rib pattern, after blocking
    • 23 stitches & 32 rows per 4”/10 cm in lattice pattern, after blocking


    Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment may be worked from written or charted instructions.

    Japanese translation provided by Amirisu. For any questions regarding the translation, please contact them at amirisu.info@gmail.com.

  • Techniques

    Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Pattern Updates

    13 July 2023: Version 1.1

    On the Schematic on page 4, the "K" line for Sleeve Length, Underarm to Cuff has been updated to display the correct ending location on the sleeve.

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Jared Flood

Portland, Oregon | Founder + Creative Director, Brooklyn Tweed

Jared Flood is an American knitwear designer, photographer, and founder of the design house and yarn manufacturer Brooklyn Tweed. His design work draws inspiration from art history, architectural and interior design, urban street fashion, and regional hand-knitting traditions from around the world. Growing up in a home filled with sewn, quilted, knitted and crocheted textiles instilled an enduring passion for natural fibers and hand-making that continues to inform his creative journey. An avid gardener and cook, Jared lives in Portland, Oregon with his husband, two French bulldogs and many, many houseplants.