Common Ground

$7.00

Common Ground is a top-down, seamless cardigan featuring a garter stitch yoke, lace panel waist and an optional hood for a more casual, cozy look. Originally released at the beginning of my design career in 2010, I revamped it and re-published it in 2020. It features 9 different sizes and lots of detailed instructions.

This is the PDF version of the pattern. After going through the checkout you will receive an email with a downloadable PDF link (of both this top as well as the cowl version). If you prefer to purchase through Ravelry, click here.

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Measurement (with fronts overlapping): 34 (37.5, 42, 45.75, 49) (53, 57.25, 61.25, 65.5)”/ 86 (95, 107, 116, 124) (135, 145, 156, 166) cm.  Shown in Size 2 (37.5”/95 cm).

How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit.

Yarn/Yardage: Approx 875 (980, 1090, 1180, 1300) (1370, 1500, 1570, 1700) yds of Aran/Bulky-weight yarn, shown in Ecological Wool by Cascade Yarns (100% Wool; 250g = 478 yds), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Antique 8019.

Note: if you want to omit the hood, take out approx 50 (50, 60, 60, 60, 60, 65, 65, 65) yds from the totals above.

Gauge: 15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st

Needles & Supplies:

  • US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Extra US 10/6 mm circ (any length) – for hood’s 3 needle bind-off.
  • US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for sleeve cuffs.
  • US 9/5.5 mm 60”/150 cm (or you can use two 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for front bands.
  • Stitch markers.
  • Removable marker.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Scrap yarn.

Construction: 

  • Common Ground is knit all in one piece from the top-down and features raglan construction to shape the yoke.
  • Increases are also worked at each front edge to create a v-neck neckline.
  • Sleeves are split at the underarm and body is worked in one piece to the hem, featuring a dia- mond lace st pattern at the waist.
  • Sleeves are transferred to DPNs (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for magic loop method) and worked in the round to the cuff.
  • Stitches are picked up around the neck to create the hood (although you can omit if you prefer)
  • Finally, stitches are picked up along each Front and hood (or neck) to create the front bands.