Home Cardigan Knitting Pattern
The Home Cardigan is a drop shoulder v neck that buttons up at the front. It is a timeless piece that will keep you cozy and in style during cooler seasons. It is designed to sit right on your hip level in length, but it can easily be made longer. It is constructed from the top down. First you will work the stitches for the back, after that you will work the right shoulder then the left shoulder as well as the front to shape the v neck and the armholes. A few videos are included in the pattern. The cardigan is worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stockinette stitch and it is framed with the classic rib. 20 to 25 cm / 8” to 10” of positive ease is built in to the pattern, chose your size based on how much ease you prefer.
Sizes
Bust circumference of the finished cardigan, button band included and with ease built in; XS 105, S 110, M 115, L 120, XL 130, 2XL 140, 3XL 150, 4XL 160, 5XL 170 cm, approximately (XS 411⁄2”, S 431⁄2”, M 451⁄4”, L 471⁄4”, XL 51”, 2XL 55”, 3XL 59”, 4XL 63“, 5XL 67”). Featured in size M on a 93 cm bust.
Gauge
15 stitches by 19 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 10.5 / 6.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.
Suggested Yarn
The Cardigan is made with Aran weight yarn, you will need approximately 350, (400), 450, (500), 500, (550), 600, (650), 650 grams of CaMaRose “Snefnug”, 50 grams = 110 meters / 120 yards. Sample is featured in color “Lysbeige”, held together with 65, (70), 80, (90), 100, (100), 115, (125), 125 grams of Drops “Kid- Silk” featured in color 12.
Suggested Needles
US 10.5 / 6.50 mm 32” / 81 cm circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” – 16” short tip needles for the sleeves+
US 10 / 6.00 mm 32” / 81 cm for the body ribbing and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” - 16” short tip needles for the sleeve cuffs+
US 8 / 5.00 mm 32” / 81 cm or longer for the button band.
Notions
1 marker, tapestry needle.
©Caidree
The Home Cardigan is a drop shoulder v neck that buttons up at the front. It is a timeless piece that will keep you cozy and in style during cooler seasons. It is designed to sit right on your hip level in length, but it can easily be made longer. It is constructed from the top down. First you will work the stitches for the back, after that you will work the right shoulder then the left shoulder as well as the front to shape the v neck and the armholes. A few videos are included in the pattern. The cardigan is worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stockinette stitch and it is framed with the classic rib. 20 to 25 cm / 8” to 10” of positive ease is built in to the pattern, chose your size based on how much ease you prefer.
Sizes
Bust circumference of the finished cardigan, button band included and with ease built in; XS 105, S 110, M 115, L 120, XL 130, 2XL 140, 3XL 150, 4XL 160, 5XL 170 cm, approximately (XS 411⁄2”, S 431⁄2”, M 451⁄4”, L 471⁄4”, XL 51”, 2XL 55”, 3XL 59”, 4XL 63“, 5XL 67”). Featured in size M on a 93 cm bust.
Gauge
15 stitches by 19 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 10.5 / 6.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.
Suggested Yarn
The Cardigan is made with Aran weight yarn, you will need approximately 350, (400), 450, (500), 500, (550), 600, (650), 650 grams of CaMaRose “Snefnug”, 50 grams = 110 meters / 120 yards. Sample is featured in color “Lysbeige”, held together with 65, (70), 80, (90), 100, (100), 115, (125), 125 grams of Drops “Kid- Silk” featured in color 12.
Suggested Needles
US 10.5 / 6.50 mm 32” / 81 cm circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” – 16” short tip needles for the sleeves+
US 10 / 6.00 mm 32” / 81 cm for the body ribbing and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” - 16” short tip needles for the sleeve cuffs+
US 8 / 5.00 mm 32” / 81 cm or longer for the button band.
Notions
1 marker, tapestry needle.
©Caidree
The Home Cardigan is a drop shoulder v neck that buttons up at the front. It is a timeless piece that will keep you cozy and in style during cooler seasons. It is designed to sit right on your hip level in length, but it can easily be made longer. It is constructed from the top down. First you will work the stitches for the back, after that you will work the right shoulder then the left shoulder as well as the front to shape the v neck and the armholes. A few videos are included in the pattern. The cardigan is worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stockinette stitch and it is framed with the classic rib. 20 to 25 cm / 8” to 10” of positive ease is built in to the pattern, chose your size based on how much ease you prefer.
Sizes
Bust circumference of the finished cardigan, button band included and with ease built in; XS 105, S 110, M 115, L 120, XL 130, 2XL 140, 3XL 150, 4XL 160, 5XL 170 cm, approximately (XS 411⁄2”, S 431⁄2”, M 451⁄4”, L 471⁄4”, XL 51”, 2XL 55”, 3XL 59”, 4XL 63“, 5XL 67”). Featured in size M on a 93 cm bust.
Gauge
15 stitches by 19 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 10.5 / 6.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.
Suggested Yarn
The Cardigan is made with Aran weight yarn, you will need approximately 350, (400), 450, (500), 500, (550), 600, (650), 650 grams of CaMaRose “Snefnug”, 50 grams = 110 meters / 120 yards. Sample is featured in color “Lysbeige”, held together with 65, (70), 80, (90), 100, (100), 115, (125), 125 grams of Drops “Kid- Silk” featured in color 12.
Suggested Needles
US 10.5 / 6.50 mm 32” / 81 cm circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” – 16” short tip needles for the sleeves+
US 10 / 6.00 mm 32” / 81 cm for the body ribbing and double pointed needles or short 25 - 41 cm / 10” - 16” short tip needles for the sleeve cuffs+
US 8 / 5.00 mm 32” / 81 cm or longer for the button band.
Notions
1 marker, tapestry needle.
©Caidree
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