Pattern Cardigan Forest Crossing

Come along for a walk and let yourself be enchanted by the secrets of the woods. Forest Crossing invites you to discover previously unknown paths. This casual cardigan by Becky Baker offers you numerous opportunities to try out new things and learn interesting knitting techniques. The striking colourblocking with the intarsia technique emphasises the clean lines of the design with exciting colour contrasts – like a clearing that suddenly appears in the densest part of the forest. Experience fine details such as the deep V-neck, the double-knit button band and the Aftherthought pocket with a contrasting pocket welt. Enjoy the fresh interplay of colour and form with our Lovely Merino Treat – here in the tones Pufferfish, Olive and Cornish Slate. 

You knit Forest Crossing seamlessly from the bottom up to the underarm, then divide the body for  the back and two front pieces, which are worked separately. The contrasting colourblocking of the cardigan is created using easy Intarsia. For a beautiful fit, you work short rows at the shoulders and then join them with a 3-needle bind-off. The sleeves are knitted flat from the cuff upward, then attached to the body and seamed using mattress stitch. For the double-knit button band, you pick up stitches along the front edges and neckline, then work the band in double knitting. Finally, the Afterthought pocket adds the perfect finishing touch to this exciting design. 

Number of skeins of Lovely Merino Treat used: 

The indicated gram quantities apply according to the gauge. The consumption for the swatch is included in the skein specifications. 

The pattern is designed with 16 – 23 cm (6.25 – 9 in) positive ease at bustcircumference. 

The garment in the images is knitted with the colours Olive (A), Pufferfish (B) and Cornish Slate(C).

Needles:

• 2.75 mm (US 2) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle 
• 3.25 mm (US 3) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle 
• 3.5 mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle 
• 3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle 

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Knitting techniques used:

• 1x1 Waste Yarn Tubular Cast-On 
• Backwards Loop Cast-On 
• Intarsia Knitting 
• Knit 2 sts together left-leaning (K2tog-L) 
• German Short Rows 
• 3-Needle Bind-Off 
• Afterthought Pocket 
• Folded Hem  
• Mattress Stitch  
• Double Knit Buttonband  

Explore invites you on a journey of discovery into the fresh beauty of nature–wondrously familiar and yet always excitingly new. The designs of our 2025 collection are reminiscent of the first ray of sunshine in the morning, the rustling and cracking of unknown forest paths, adventurous streams, and the incomprehensible expanse of the horizon. Because we are travelling new paths, and new spaces open up with Pascuali. In the safe light of our home harbour, we set off for new shores, while our heart continues to beat for sustainable and high-quality aesthetics. This is a collection that is warm and cosy, yet at the same time offers the freedom to explore–the whole world is waiting for us.