Juniper Cardigan by Norah Gaughan

Juniper Cardigan

Knitting
October 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Texture Stitch, Flat (see Notes)
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1075 - 1970 yards (983 - 1801 m)
43½ (47, 51, 54½ 60) (63, 67, 70½, 74½)
English
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MATERIALS

  • (9, 10, 11, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins of Purl Soho’s Yonder, 50% highland wool and 50% alpaca. Each skein of this worsted-weight yarn is 140 yds/ 100 grams; approximately 1075 (1175, 1300, 1410, 1500) (1615, 1755, 1855, 1970) total yards required. We used the color Reed Gray.
  • US 7 (4.5 mm), 24- and 47-inch circular knitting needles
  • US 5 (3.75 mm), 47-inch circular needles
  • A set of US 7 double pointed needles
  • A set of US 5 double pointed needles
  • Removable stitch markers, including one unique
  • Four 13/16- to 1-inch buttons. We used Purl Soho’s Horn Button, 13/16 inch (20mm, 32L) in the color Dark Brown.
  • A Juniper Cardigan Pattern PDF

GAUGE
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Texture Stitch, Flat (see Notes) on larger needles

28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 Rib on smaller needles

SIZES

NOTE: For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Your Size Tutorial!

43½ (47, 51, 54½ 60) (63, 67, 70½, 74½)

To fit actual chest circumference of 29–33 (33–37, 37–41, 41–45, 45–49) (49–53, 53–57, 57–61, 61–65) inches chest, with 10–14 inches of ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 43½ (47, 51, 54½, 60) (63, 67, 70½, 74½) inches, buttoned
  • Finished Length from High Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 18½ (19, 19½, 20¼, 20¼)(20¾, 21¼, 21¾, 22½) inches
  • Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Hem: 9 inches
  • Finished Sleeve Length: 16 (16, 16, 16, 16)(15½, 15½, 14½, 13½) inches

Sample: The sweater shown here is size 47, worn with 12½ inches of ease.

Designed for Purl Soho by Norah Gaughan. A knit-design legend, Norah is known for her fearless embrace of texture and innovative construction. Often rooted in the mathematics of naturally occurring patterns, her designs are smart, inspiring, and always special. Norah describes her Juniper Cardigan as the perfect layer for her New Hampshire home and studio!

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