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CARDIGANS

L o u i s a H a r d i n g


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INTRODUCTION........6

Classics.......8Marguerite.......10

Willow.......14Sabrina.......20

Gypsy.......24

Sylph.......30

Otello.......36

Marmee.......40

Edgings.......46Tide......48Muse.......54

Ginger......58

Fritillary.......62

Augustine......68

Minnie.......74

Lace, Cables,Fair Isle.......80Silver.......82

Waterfall......88

Masquerade.......94

Vertigo.....100

Kitty.....106

Alwar.......112

Dressing Up.......116Cecile......118

Orchis.......124

Lacewing......128

Antillean.......132

Viola.......136

Contarini.......142Sofia......148

Bundi.......152

GENERAL INFORMATION.......156ABBREVIATIONS......158

FINISHING TECHNIQUES......158YARN INFORMATION........159

YARN DISTRIBUTORS.......160ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.......162


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INTRODUCTION

In this book you will find very few traditional button-up-the-front cardigans.I have split the book into four chapters.Classics centers around patterns for the classic cardigan

shapes (V-neck, crew neck, and collared), but all thepatterns have a small twistthree-quarter-length sleevesto showcase that beautiful bracelet, flattering one-button

fastenings, darted waist-shaping to enhance the femalecurve. All are simple and straightforward garments thatwould be useful additions to any wardrobe. The next

chapter, Edgings, showcases cardigans that haveinteresting edging details, some knitted at the same time asthe garment and some knitted in contrasting or

complementary yarn and stitched on. All are simple tomake but the finished result looks elegant and sophisticat-ed. Lace, Cables, Fair Islethis chapter features cardigans

with added surface patterninglace, cables, or Fair Isle.The final chapter, Dressing Up, takes the sweater out on thetown and shows that the cardigan is indeed the idealgarment when dressing up, whether for a party, special

occasion, or just to spice up your favorite jeans and T-shirtcombination. Here we set about to dispel the myth of thecardigan as solely the work-a-day staple, bringing it into the

light for a fresh, new turn.The designs in this book have been taken from my yarnmagazine collections. Each season I design my collections

around an inspiration point, a central theme, which helpsme pinpoint the yarns I want to use and the color paletteI want to create. Since the patterns were first published

some of the yarns and shades have become discontinuedand availability may be limited, please refer to page 160 formore information regarding the interchangeability of yarns

from the ever evolving range of Louisa Harding Yarns.You will find at the beginning of each pattern I explainthe inspiration behind the design, the collection it has come

from and the reason I wanted to include it in thiscompilation of cardigan patterns.Please have fun with the patterns! In some instances we

have re-photographed the design using a totally differentyarn to show how just a simple yarn change can totally alterthe garments look. Do try to think outside of your

preconceptions of this knitted jacket that fastens up thefront. In the patterns I have shown distinctive fasteninginterpretations, button placements, or brooches in favorof buttons. Add femininity to your garment by adding

ribbons to the neck or waist and tying them into a lovely

flattering bow, or fasten only the buttons at the waist,enhancing your ladylike charms.

I hope you enjoy this book and make the humblecardigan your friend. I think they are versatile, sexy and fun,and I truly am never without one.

While imagining this book, I started to thinkabout how much I love the humble cardigan.My cardigan love affair started as a teenager.

I remember taking one of my grandmotherscast-offsa black, machine-knitted numbermade from courtelle. I made that cardigan

my own by customizing it with vintage jetbuttons. I loved that humble cardigan andwore it constantly, dressing it up and down

depending on my moodwith only a braunderneath to make it sexy and with a mansshirt and belt to punk it up. I wore and wore it

until it started to fall to pieces, and instead ofwearing it out I wore it at home as my specialcomfy cardi when relaxing or feeling poorly.

Today the hand-knitted cardigan bears little

resemblance to my grandmothers dictionaryinterpretation: a long-sleeved knitted

jacket that fastens up the front. Today thehumble cardigan can take on many differentlooks, and in this book I have explored many

interpretations of that same knitted jacketthat fastens up the front. To me the imagethat springs to mind of the traditional cardigan

is not a flattering picture, usually the cardiganis tightly fitted and knitted: very often in creamor another mundane color, with large cabled

patterning; there are lots of buttons down thefront, which are then securely fastened overan ample bosom and not worn by anyone

under the age of 80. Not a flattering imageor look for most women. As a curvy cardigan-wearing woman myself, I have come to realize

that the cardigan needs to be a freer

garment, one that will disguise our femaleflaws and enhance our charming assets.

Being a girl who is actually never without a cardigan, of course I wasexcited by the idea of a cardigan book.


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Classic

The patterns here are all great examples of classic cardigan shapes. You will find patterns for V-neck,crew-neck and collared cardigans, however, all the patterns have a small twistthree-quarter length sleeves to ensure you

showcase that beautiful bracelet, flattering one-button fastenings, darted waist shaping. This chapter has simple andstraightforward garmentsall of them essential additions to any wardrobe. Classic does not have to be staid, so choose

a beautiful or interesting yarn to knit your cardigan in. Several of the patterns here exemplify how a change of yarn cancompletely transform the look of your garment. When you start with a classic and well-designed cardigan, you can make it your

own by your yarn choice and how you customize it by adding a brooch or a belt. Classic can be contemporary and sexy.


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EmbroideryPhotocopy, enlargingrose motif template to

desired size.Trace this motif ontotissue paper, then pin

the tissue paper ontoright side of jacket front.Using contrasting yarn,

embroider rose motifto front of jacket usingback stitch.


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