Colorpath Cardy by The Fibre Co.
Craft: Knitting
The Colorpath Cardy is a playful take on the classic drop-shoulder cardigan. Slightly cropped and worked in all-over stockinette stitch, this design features bold blocks of four contrasting colors across the lower body and one sleeve along with a contrasting color on the hem, cuff and front band ribbing. Whether you’re new to intarsia or a seasoned knitter, the step-by-step instructions make the colorwork approachable and fun. With ribbed hems, a buttoned front, and a seamless construction, this cardigan strikes the perfect balance between style and ease.
Designed for The Fibre Co.’s &Make DK, a beautiful blend of Peruvian Highland wool, alpaca, and linen, the Colorpath Cardy offers both warmth and a soft, elegant drape. The natural fibers create a breathable fabric that’s ideal for layering, making it the perfect year-round companion. Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with this versatile piece that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear.
Yarn
The Fibre Co. &Make DK (55% Highland wool, 35% alpaca, 10% linen, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g ball) in shades:
Careless Whisper (A) – 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Mille Pink (B) – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) balls
Borealis Bash (C) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Hyper Blue (D) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Mellow Yellow (E) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn weight
DK (11 wpi)
Gauge
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
Needle size
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
Yardage
1370 - 2603 yards (1253 - 2380 m)
Construction notes
The Colorpath Cardy is a seamless, flat-knit cardigan featuring vibrant Intarsia color blocks. It begins with a contrast-color ribbed hem, transitioning to stockinette stitch in the main color. The lower body incorporates four contrast colors, and the piece is divided at the armholes to shape the fronts and back separately. Short rows shape the shoulders, which are joined with a Three-Needle Bind-Off. Sleeves are knit flat from the cuff up, with one sleeve featuring matching Intarsia blocks. After seaming the sleeves, a contrast ribbed edging is added to the fronts and neckline, with buttonholes incorporated.
Sizes and measurements:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
The given sizes are called Sizes 1–9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76–81 (86–91, 97–102, 107–112, 117–122) (127–132, 137–142, 147–152, 157–162) cm (30–32 34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48) (50–52, 54–56, 58–60, 62–64) in)
Chest circumference (at underarm): 98 (108, 118, 127, 138) (148, 158, 167, 178) cm (39 (43, 47, 51, 55) (59, 63, 67, 71) in)
Total length (from shoulder neck edge): 53 (54, 53, 54, 57) (57, 59, 60, 60) cm (21 (21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 22.5) (22.5, 23.5, 23.5, 23.5) in)
Recommended ease
Designed with 13–22 cm (7–9 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 2 on a model with a chest circumference of 81 cm (32 in).