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Semilla | Seed Stitch and Eyelet Cardigan

$10.00

Design Information

The Semilla Cardigan is a bottom-up, seamed v-neck cardigan featuring an all-over seed stitch and eyelet lace pattern. It includes classic 1x1 ribbing at the hems and button band, and a modern, updated cropped length. The back and front pieces are worked flat and seamed. Armhole shaping maintains a consistent drop shoulder seam location across all sizes. The drop shoulders are shaped with a sloped bind-off, and instructions are provided for optional cup shaping using short rows. The v-neck is designed to be flattering and slightly flirty without being too revealing.

Once the body pieces are completed and seamed, stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked from the bicep to the cuff in the round with a few short rows to create a gentle cap for an optimal fit and easy movement in the underarm. 

Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work one of two button band options: horizontal or vertical, both in a 1x1 ribbed stitch. The Fronts are slightly wider than the Back when the button band is added to help prevent any gaping issues at the chest.

The pink sample features a vertical button band and is knit with Purl Soho Good Wool, a 100% Andean highland wool known for its toastiness, classic appearance, soft texture, gentle bloom, and beautiful heathered colors.

Wear this on-trend, yet secretly classic cardigan with chic trousers for an office party, or wear it as a cozy layer at home with shearling slippers and comfy joggers. However you wear it, the Semilla Cardigan will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.

Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and using the hashtags #semillacardigankjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!

Design Information

The Semilla Cardigan is a bottom-up, seamed v-neck cardigan featuring an all-over seed stitch and eyelet lace pattern. It includes classic 1x1 ribbing at the hems and button band, and a modern, updated cropped length. The back and front pieces are worked flat and seamed. Armhole shaping maintains a consistent drop shoulder seam location across all sizes. The drop shoulders are shaped with a sloped bind-off, and instructions are provided for optional cup shaping using short rows. The v-neck is designed to be flattering and slightly flirty without being too revealing.

Once the body pieces are completed and seamed, stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked from the bicep to the cuff in the round with a few short rows to create a gentle cap for an optimal fit and easy movement in the underarm. 

Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work one of two button band options: horizontal or vertical, both in a 1x1 ribbed stitch. The Fronts are slightly wider than the Back when the button band is added to help prevent any gaping issues at the chest.

The pink sample features a vertical button band and is knit with Purl Soho Good Wool, a 100% Andean highland wool known for its toastiness, classic appearance, soft texture, gentle bloom, and beautiful heathered colors.

Wear this on-trend, yet secretly classic cardigan with chic trousers for an office party, or wear it as a cozy layer at home with shearling slippers and comfy joggers. However you wear it, the Semilla Cardigan will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.

Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and using the hashtags #semillacardigankjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!

Download the Pattern Information & Schematic

Finished Measurements

Sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) with Finished Chest Measurements (36.5, 40.25, 44) (47.75, 51.5, 55.5) (59.25, 63, 66.75) (70.75, 74.5, 80.25)“ / (91, 100.5, 110) (119.5, 129, 138.5) (148, 157.5, 167) (176.5, 186, 200.5) cm sized for (26, 30, 34) (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70)” / (65, 75, 85) (95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175) cm actual chest; designed to fit with 8-10” / 20.5 - 25.4 cm positive ease.  The sample is shown in size 3, worn on 34” / 86.5 cm chest with 10” / 25.4 cm positive ease.

Cup Shaping

Semilla includes instructions for optional Cup Shaping using short rows. These short rows add additional length of fabric to the front chest to accommodate breasts.

To choose a cup size, measure the length from the top of your shoulder to under your breast for your front, then measure from the top of your shoulder to the same horizontal level on your back. A helpful measuring point is where your bra band rests. 

Subtract the back length from the front length and subtract an additional 2” / 5 cm. Choose a cup size based on your result. 

If your result is:

  • Less than 1.25” / 3 cm; omit the short rows

  • 1.25 - 2.25” / 3 - 6 cm; work Cup 1 - adds 1.25” / 3 cm

  • 2.25 - 3.5” / 6 - 8.5 cm; work Cup 2 - adds 2.25” / 6 cm

  • 3.5 - 4.75” / 8.5 - 11.5 cm; work Cup 3 - adds 3.5 / 8.5 cm

  • 4.75 - 5.75” / 11.5 - 14.5 cm; work Cup 4 - adds 4.75” / 11.5 cm

  • More than 5.75“ / 14.5 cm; work Cup 5 - adds 5.75” / 14.5 cm

Yarn

Substitution notes: Look for a sport-weight wool yarn with a bit of loft and bloom, like a woolen spun or gentle worsted spun, for a similar look to the sample.

Pink Sample: Purl Soho Good Wool - sport weight; 100% Andean highland wool; 383 yards / 100g; photographed in Vintage Rose.

Yardage

Note: A 10% buffer has been added to all yardage estimates and rounded to the nearest whole skein. The estimates below include yardage for a 5 x 5” swatch. For accuracy, you can add the yardage requirements for your selected options together and divide by the yards/skein of your chosen yarn. 

For example, Size 3 Cardigan Body + Sleeves + Cup 1 = 1450 + 15 = 1465 yards or 4 skeins Purl Soho Good Wool. 

Cardigan Body + Sleeves

(1230, 1340, 1450) (1590, 1750, 1855) (2005, 2135, 2305) (2435, 2595, 2765) yards/ (1120, 1220, 1330) (1460, 1600, 1690) (1830, 1950, 2100) (2220, 2370, 2530) m; 

  • Approximately (3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins of Purl Soho Good Wool

Cup Shaping

  • Cup 1: (10, 15, 15) (15, 20, 20) (25, 25, 25) (30, 30, 30) yards / (10, 10, 10) (10, 20, 20) (20, 20, 20) (30, 30, 30) m

  • Cup 2: (20, 25, 30) (30, 35, 35) (45, 45, 50) (50, 55, 60) yards / (20, 20, 30) (30, 30, 30) (40, 40, 50) (50, 50, 50) m

  • Cup 3: (30, 40, 45) (50, 50, 55) (65, 70, 75) (80, 85, 90) yards / (30, 40, 40) (50, 50, 50) (60, 60, 70) (70, 80, 80) m

  • Cup 4: (45, 50, 60) (65, 70, 80) (90, 95, 100) (110, 115, 120) yards / (40, 50, 50) (60, 60, 70) (80, 90, 90) (100, 110, 110) m

  • Cup 5: (55, 60, 70) (80, 85, 95) (110, 115, 125) (135, 140, 150) yards / (50, 50, 60) (70, 80, 90) (100, 110, 110) (120, 130, 140) m

Gauge

21 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Seed Stitch & Eyelet Pattern with gauge needles, blocked

Needles

US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles, for hem ribbing and button band

US 4 / 3.5 mm, 9 - 12” / 23 - 30 cm shortie circular needles, double-pointed needles, or extra long circular needle for magic loop method to work sleeves in the round

TOOLS

Locking stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins

NOTIONS

Buttons: ½” to ¾” diameter buttons

  • 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) buttons for Cups 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)