Infinitesimal Design Journal

I have collaborated with Expression Fiber Arts to bring you Infinitesimal, a gorgeous new knit cardigan!

Inspiration

This design was inspired by the realization of how big the universe is and how small we are in comparison and the beauty found in everyone being together. Similarly in knitting, each stitch is tiny, but when looked at together, it creates a beautiful finished project. I wanted to create a wardrobe staple in the form of a cosy cardigan, and this sweater is the type that can be worn on repeat all year round!

Design Description

Infinitesimal is an oversized cardigan with an engaging cable panel and optional fade pattern. The design is worked in the raglan style from the top down with shaping for the V neck. The body and sleeves are split and knit separately with lots of positive ease. Lastly, the neckline is knitted and sewn to the cardigan.

The design comes in 9 sizes, with 35 (39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59) (63, 67)” / 89 (99, 109, 119) (130, 140, 150) (160, 170) cm busts. The length of sleeves and body is simple to adjust, add or take away rows for a longer or shorter sweater.

This pattern is intermediate-advanced level, so its best for those who have made a few sweaters using different skills and techniques. The skills needed for this pattern are raglan sleeves, cables, colour changes, and chart reading.

If you’re new to cables, Chandi has made a beautiful video detailing how to perform them! View it here.

Yarn

For this design, I used Expression Fiber Arts Pearlescent Worsted. It is one of the nicest yarns I’ve ever used because it has such amazing drape, beautiful stitch definition and is unbelievably soft! I used the Accismus Hues Set which was a beautiful blend of blues that faded stunningly together. There is a wide range of colourways available though so you can pick your favourite!

Customisation

I really wanted you to be able to make this design your own, so there are many ways you can customise it! Firstly, if you would prefer a solid coloured cardigan, omit the fades and work with one colour of yarn. You could also try making it with a combination of DK and mohair for an extra luxurious sweater.

If you want a short sleeved cardigan, don’t knit as many, if any rows for the sleeve and then work a few rows of the sleeve ribbing.

For a longer cardigan, work more rows in the body before the ribbing, and for a cropped cardigan work less.

If you don’t want a button closure, omit the button holes on the neckband. You could try knitting a tie to wrap around or leave it open.

Tester Gallery

My amazing testers all created stunning sweaters, so let’s show them some love!

Where can I get the pattern?

The pattern is available for free from Expression Fiber Arts for a limited time! Then it will be available as a purchasable pdf from Expression Fiber Arts.