Aeryn is one of those designs where the knitting itself is an adventurous journey, with each section bringing something new to the process. Its modular construction combines sections worked in different directions, while the Roosimine inlay takes centre stage, adding texture and colour, framed by knitted welts that bring all the elements together.
I love how these details work together to create a cardigan that feels distinctive yet wearable. Thoughtful shaping and careful finishing ensure a great fit, and the accompanying video tutorial guides you through working the Roosimine inlay and mastering the sewn tubular bind-off.
If you enjoy a knitting project that keeps you engaged from the first stitches to the last, and leaves you with a cardigan you’ll love wearing, Aeryn might be just the one for you.

VIDEO
This Moonstruck Knits video shows the Aeryn cardigan in motion. It contains a tutorial for working the Roosimine inlay, and the Sewn Tubular Bind-off (worked flat).

CONSTRUCTION
Aeryn is worked modularly from the top down. The patterned back panel is worked first in the Roosimine technique to just above the waist, with the shoulders shaped using short rows. The back stitches are then placed on hold.
Stitches are picked up for the front Roosimine panels, which are worked to the same length as the back while shaping the shoulders and front neckline. Next, stitches are picked up along the sides of the front and back panels to work the side sections. A set of welts is incorporated before continuing in Stockinette stitch and shaping the armholes. The front and back side sections are then joined using Kitchener Stitch.
Stitches are picked up along the lower edge of the side sections to work a set of horizontal welts. The lower body is then worked in the Roosimine technique, with another set of welts added before the ribbing. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are worked in the round.
Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work a single welt followed by the mock neck. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges for the button bands, where a final set of welts is worked before the bands are finished in double knitting.

SIZES
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}

Finished bust measurements 90.5 (98.5, 107, 115) {128, 136.5, 147, 157.5} cm / 35.75 (38.75, 42.25, 45.25) {50.5, 53.75, 58, 62}”

The cardigan is designed to have a neat, but comfortable fit with approx 10 cm / 4” of positive ease around the bust.
Sample is shown in size 2, with 8.5 cm / 3,25” of positive ease around the bust.

YARN
For the cardigan a non-superwash DK weight yarn with a high wool content is recommended.

For the Roosimine inlay, choose a lightweight, yet voluminous worsted/aran weight yarn, such as a chainette or blown yarn. For the sample, the inlay yarn was held double to create a full, densely filled effect.

Main yarn (MC): 770 (900, 940, 1020) {1140, 1250, 1350, 1460} m / 840 (985, 1025, 1115) {1245, 1365, 1475, 1595} yards.
Inlay yarn (held double): 210 (220, 240, 250) {275, 290, 315, 330} m / 230 (240, 260, 275) {300, 315, 345, 360} yards.
CC1 welts: 135 (140, 150, 155) {160, 170, 185, 200} m / 150 (155, 165, 170) {175, 185, 200, 220} yards.
CC2 welts: 105 (110, 120, 125) {155, 165, 185, 195} m / 115 (120, 130, 135) {170, 180, 200, 215} yards.

Sample
Main yarn (MC): Jensen by Isager, 100% wool, 125 m / 137 yards per 50 gr, colorway 87.
Inlay yarn (held double): Alpaca 3 by Isager, 50% wool, 50% alpaca, 125 m /137 yards per 50 gr, colorway 2S.
CC1 welts: Alpaca 3 by Isager (held single), colorway 2S.
CC2 welts: Alpaca 3 by Isager (held single), colorway 8S.

NEEDLES
Needle A (for the Roosimine inlay sections)
One 80 cm / 32ˮ (or longer) circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 4 mm / US #6.
Needle B (for the stockinette sections, the welts, and part of the neckline ribbing)
One 80 cm / 32ˮ, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round in size needed to obtain gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5.
Needle C (for the double knitted button bands, the body ribbing, and part of the neckline ribbing)
One 80 cm / 32ˮ circular needle, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / US #4.
Needle D (for the sleeve ribbing, and part of the neckline ribbing)
One 80 cm / 32ˮ circular needle, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / US #3.

GAUGE
Measured after blocking.

Roosimine inlay: 18 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on Needle A.
Stockinette stitch: 19 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on Needle B.

NOTE
The Roosimine inlay pattern is CHARTED ONLY.