Savile Row

Savile Row Blazer Cardigan by Laura Chau

What is Being Made

Savile Row is a sophisticated blazer-style cardigan designed by Laura Chau, combining the polished structure of tailored menswear with the comfort and flexibility of hand-knitted construction. This seamless cardigan features a shapely waist, curved hems, and classic notched lapels that create a refined, professional silhouette. The design includes functional fastened pockets and a decorative ribbon detail, making it both stylish and practical. Available in eleven sizes ranging from 31" to 57" bust circumference, this cardigan suits a wide range of body types and is shown modeled in the 37" / 94cm size with 2" of positive ease.

Techniques Used

Savile Row is constructed using seamless knitting, worked from the bottom up to minimize seaming and create a smooth, continuous fabric. The cardigan features set-in sleeves, a tailoring technique that creates a fitted armhole and professional sleeve cap, essential for achieving the structured blazer aesthetic. The garment incorporates I-Cord edges, a decorative and durable edging technique that frames the cardigan opening and adds a refined finish. Garter stitch is used for the deep cuffs on the sleeves, providing texture and structure that contrasts with the main fabric while allowing the cuffs to hold their shape through repeated wear and washing.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch: Creates the deep, textured cuffs on the sleeves, providing visual interest and dimensional structure
• I-Cord: Forms the decorative edges along the cardigan opening and front bands, adding a polished, handmade detail
• Stockinette stitch: Implied as the primary fabric for the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, professional appearance suitable for a blazer-style garment

Materials

This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape while remaining lightweight enough for a cardigan suitable for layering. The pattern calls for knitting needles appropriate to DK weight yarn and includes numerous small buttons for fastening the deep garter stitch cuffs on the sleeves. A ribbon is required for the decorative detail mentioned in the design.

Difficulty Level

Savile Row is rated as an intermediate knitting project. While seamless construction and set-in sleeves require solid foundational skills and the ability to read shaping instructions, the use of straightforward stitches and clear construction methods makes this an achievable project for knitters with some experience. Knitters should be comfortable with increasing and decreasing for shaping, managing multiple stitches on circular needles, and understanding how to work sleeves into armholes.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern recommends choosing a size that provides 0 to 2 inches of positive ease for the best fit, allowing the cardigan to drape elegantly while maintaining its tailored silhouette. Finished lengths range from 22.5" to 25.5" depending on size, with the majority of sizes finishing at 23" to 24.5" in length, creating a classic cardigan proportion suitable for wearing over dresses, blouses, and casual wear.