Stipa Cardigan to handknit

Fancy cardigan

The Stipa cardigan is a classic design with a twist. Easy to wear on any occasion, it complements any outfit while providing soft warmth. It has a straight cut, with set-in sleeves slightly tightened at the wrist, and a rounded neckline. The front is buttoned like a cardigan.
The Stipa waistcoat is knitted in Diam, a pure superfine merino wool, which gives it excellent hold and a very pleasant feel.
Wear this cardigan open over a blouse or shirt, or closed with straight trousers, trousers with pleats, or a trapeze skirt.

How do I knit the cardigan?

The Stip waistcoat is knitted with n°3.5 needles. To knit it, you need to know the basic knitting techniques:

• Knit knit and purl stitches
• Increase and decrease
• Picking up stitches
• Assembly

If you're familiar with these techniques, you can tackle this pattern without difficulty. Knitting beginners with a little experience can practise the fancy stitch before starting. They will benefit from assistance during assembly, particularly when Pick up stitches on the neckline.

Personalisation

Diam merino wool is available in a wide range of colours. Choose the one you want to knit. Then select the size, using the size guide if necessary.

The knitting kit

Everything you need to make the Stipa Waistcoat is included in the kit: balls of wool, mother-of-pearl buttons dyed in the same colour as the yarn, optional knitting needles, a small 24-carat gold sewing heart to sign your work and the knitting pattern with step-by-step explanations and dimensioned diagrams for all sizes from S to XL. The pattern is available in straight and circular needles.
To make this jumper, you'll also need a few tools, like a pair of scissors, a tape measure, 1 stitch stopper (optional) and 1 wool needle. Visit our haberdashery page to order your tools.

Care

Diam is a top-of-the-range wool that needs a little care if it is to last a long time. Space out your washes, use little washing powder and never use fabric softener.
Wash your waistcoat by hand or in the washing machine if it has a wool cycle. Keep the water temperature constant at all stages from washing to rinsing and <30°C. Do not rub the waistcoat, but press it down successively. Rinse with clean water and spin without wringing. Machine spin at <600 rpm.
Dry flat in a ventilated area.
Steam iron in 2 point position using a damp cloth.
Store flat in an uncluttered place and move regularly to prevent creasing.