King Tides

Model watching the river while wearing King Tides cardigan knitting pattern stripes and buttoned front.
Close up of collar and button placket on King Tides cardigan knitting pattern.
Full length view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern with front buttoned and worn as a pullover.
Back view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern that shows the angled hemline.
Model smiling by the river in King Tides cardigan knitting pattern with front buttoned and worn as a striped pullover.
King Tides cardigan knitting pattern stripes and buttoned front.
Close up of collar and button placket on striped King Tides cardigan knitting pattern.
Side view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern that shows the angled hemline.
Model watching the river while wearing King Tides cardigan knitting pattern stripes and buttoned front.
Close up of collar and button placket on King Tides cardigan knitting pattern.
Full length view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern with front buttoned and worn as a pullover.
Back view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern that shows the angled hemline.
Model smiling by the river in King Tides cardigan knitting pattern with front buttoned and worn as a striped pullover.
King Tides cardigan knitting pattern stripes and buttoned front.
Close up of collar and button placket on striped King Tides cardigan knitting pattern.
Side view of King Tides cardigan knitting pattern that shows the angled hemline.

King Tides

$9.00

The King Tides Cardigan blends timeless style with a modern touch, making it a versatile piece you’ll reach for again and again. Its relaxed, comfortable fit pairs effortlessly with jeans, dresses, or skirts—and you can wear it buttoned up as a pullover.

Thoughtful finishing details give the cardigan a polished, professional look. The stripe design is highly adaptable—you can work them throughout the body and sleeves or limit them to just the upper two-thirds of the sweater for a unique effect. Or make the stripes farther apart and a bit wider?

The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke and body are knitted back and forth, followed by the front plackets in an easy double-knit finish and a quick bind-off. Collar stitches are then picked up along the cast-on edge to provide structure and stability, ensuring the neckline keeps its shape.

King Tides shines in any yarn that meets gauge and offers good drape with a smooth texture.

The instructions are written and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

Scroll down for more info including links to yarn ↓

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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements and ease below.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 35.75(38.25, 41, 43.75, 47, 49.75)(53, 55.75, 59, 62.25, 65) inches / 91(97, 104, 111, 119.5, 126.5)(134.5, 141.5, 150, 158, 165) cm.

Choose size that is 6” / 15 cm larger than chest measurement!

RECOMMENDED YARN
 The Fibre Co Road to China Light: Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g); shown in colors Mother of Pearl and Akoya for the stripes.

See my KITS with The Fibre Co. HERE and save 10% by using code KAYHOPKINS at checkout.

OR Plucky Knitter Legacy Sport: Sport weight

OR Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport weight

OR Use any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED

MC: 1121(1200, 1284, 1374, 1470, 1573)(1683, 1801, 1927, 2062, 2206) yds / 1020(1092, 1168, 1250, 1338, 1431)(1531, 1639, 1753, 1876, 2007)m.

CC: 280(300, 321, 343, 371, 401)(433, 467, 505, 545, 589) yds / 255(273, 292, 313, 338, 365)(394, 425, 459, 496, 536)m.

Total: 1402(1500, 1605, 1717, 1841, 1973)(2116, 2268, 2431, 2607, 2795) yds / 1276(1365, 1460, 1563, 1674, 1796)(1925, 2064, 2213, 2372, 2543)m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Large (Main) - US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves). Use for main body and sleeves.

Medium - US 3 (3.25 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle. Use for CO and hem ribbing.

Small – US 2 (2.75 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular used for button bands, collar, hem and cuff finishes. 

Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge!

GAUGE

24 sts / 30 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette st using Larger (Main) needle and measured after blocking.

Note gauge before and after blocking for knowledge of yarn growth to assist in adjusting for length.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends, 10 - 12 buttons - 5/8”/16mm.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate level pattern that is accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, picking up sts, buttonholes, double knitting for finishing and collar

RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE
Click HERE to purchase this pattern through Ravelry and to view other knitters’ completed tops or if your purchase is subject to VAT.

Pattern will also be available in Knit Companion.

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