Bénédicte is a sleeveless cardigan that plays with contrast: marled fronts and a solid back. This detail is what gives it its character.
Wide 2x2 ribs give it a graphic look. Pockets worked into the bottom ribbing add a practical and elegant touch.
Easy to slip on over a shirt or a t-shirt, it also layers nicely under a coat or a jacket. It is the perfect piece for in-between seasons.
The pattern lends itself to all your ideas: contrasting ribs, solid body, mixed shades… It’s up to you to create your own combination!
Knitted flat, Bénédicte is a quick and easy project.
Skill level: intermediate. The construction is a classic pieces-and-seams (knitted flat and seamed). The cardigan is knitted with two strands held together.
Bénédicte vest
Knitting Pattern Bénédicte
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Finished chest circumference: 96 (100) 104 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 37.75 (39.5) 41 (43.25) 47.25 (51.25) 55 (59) in, with approx. 10–20 cm / 4–8 in positive ease. Length: 51 (52) 54 (56) 58 (59) 61 (65) cm / 20 (20.5) 21.25 (22) 22.75 (23.25) 24 (25.5) in
Materials:
4 mm (US 6) straight and circular needles – 1 stitch holder – 6 buttons Stitches used: Jacquard stockinette stitch and 2x2 ribbing Gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in jacquard stockinette stitch, knitted with yarn held double, after blocking.
Suggested yarns:
This pattern is knitted in Merino by Knitting for Olive, colour Burnt Orange 100% extra fine Merino, 50 g / 250 m and in Fingering by C’Laines, colour Auburn 85% SW Merino, 15% Donegal with neps, 100 g / 400 m
Yardage per size: approx. 6 (6) 6.5 (7.5) 8 (9) 10 (12) skeins of Merino and 1 (1) 1.5 (1.5) 1.5 (2) 2 (2.5) skeins of C’Laines Fingering.
