Cardigans

Clean lines and minimal seaming give this modern hoodie a classic, easygoing style that’s perfect everyday. 

Experience Level: Intermediate

Materials
• Blue Sky Worsted Cotton (100 g/150 yds): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) hanks
• Size 8 (5mm) 24" circular needle,
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 8 (5mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch holders
• 4  1" buttons
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The eyelet cardigan brings a new breezy style to your favorite cotton yarn. With over 30 colors  to choose from you may need more than one! 

The eyelet cardigan brings a new breezy style to your favorite cotton yarn. With over 30 colors  to choose from you may need more than one!

Experience Level: Intermediate

Materials
• Blue Sky Dyed Cotton or Organic Cotton: 4 (5, 5, 6) hanks
• Size 7 needles
• Stitch holder
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Traditional and reverse stockinette come together with pretty crochet trim for an A-line cardigan that’s flattering on every body! 

Experience Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials
• Blue Sky Skinny Cotton (70g/150yds):
7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) hanks
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
• Stitch holder
• One 1 ½" button
• Tapestry needle

Finished Size: 32½ (34¾, 38, 41¼, 44½, 48½, 52½)” bust circumference. Sample measures 34¾”.
Yarn: Fleece Artist Woolie Silk (65% wool, 35% silk) 100 grams/251 yards (230 meters) – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Needles: Body and sleeves – US size 6 circular needles. US size 5 needles for hem. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders.
Gauge

It’s a classic hoodie that’s easy to wear. Simple, with small details to make it special, the Austin Hoodie is worked in Tosh Merino Light, a rounded single ply yarn dyed in Madelinetosh’s exquisite and subtle colorways. 

The main body of the hoodie is worked at a larger than called for gauge to create a light fabric, while the woven slipped st band is worked doubled to play with sheerness and opacity. Great for layering and easy to knit, the Austin Hoodie

A feminine lace cardigan with moss stitch textured wide bands and a slight shawl collar, perfect for cool summer nights. 

Finished Size: 31¾ (34½, 37¼, 40, 42¾, 45½, 48¼, 51¼)”/80½ (87½, 94½, 101½, 108½, 115½, 122½, 130) cm bust circumference. Sample measures 34½”/87½ cm. Suggested ease: 0”/0 cm to 3”/7½cm positive ease.
Yarn: Handmaide

This lightweight cardigan is knit at a sport weight gauge  with either a sport weight yarn or a fingering weight yarn on larger needles for an open, drapey fabric. 

Construction is in pieces, but can be easily converted to in one-piece knitting. No shaping in lace is required. The back panel sits in a background of stockinette and the lace sleeve cuff is knit even without shaping for a slight bell-like effect. Stitches are then picked up from the long edge of the cuff for the

Children's baby cardigan using eight complimentary colors of Dream in Color Classy 

MATERIALS:
8 colors Dream in Color “Classy “ Worsted Superwash Merino
US #5 and #7 circular needles, 32” length, dp needles sizes US #5 and #7
stitch markers
tapestry needle
scrap yarn
5 buttons

Gauge: 4.5 stitches to the inch on larger needles in stockinette stitch

Sizes: 6-9 mos (12-18 mo

Tulip's all grown up with this women's version of the baby cardigan. This fun knit uses five colors of Classy and features a tie closure. 

MATERIALS:
5 colors Dream in Color “Classy “ Worsted Superwash Merino - 1 skein each for XS and S; 2 skeins of border color needed for sizes M, L, and XL
US #5 and #7 circular needles, 32” length, dp needles sizes US #5 and #7
stitch markers
tapestry needle
scrap yarn
5 buttons

The gatsby Sweater combines two scrumptious yarns from Shibui Knits - Shibui Sock and Silk Cloud - to make an elegant and classic sweater with a modern twist. 

Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Bust: 34 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5)"

Yarn:
4 (4, 4, 5) skeins Shibui Knits Sock Yarn
3 (3, 4, 4) skeins Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in coordinating colorway

Needles:
US 3 circular, 24" long
US 4 circular, 32" long

a feminine cardigan, knit in the round from the top down with subtle garter stitch trims. 

sized to fit the following chest measurements. :: 34 (36, 40, 42, 46, 48)”  (86.4, [91.4, 101.6, 107, 117, 122] cm).

yarn::
madelinetosh tosh Merino (100% merino wool, 210yds (192 meters)/100 grams

Bolero features seamless, top-down raglan shaping and a simple lace motif mirrored across the back and front. Designed by Emily Johnson. 

Finished Bust Size (inches):
30(34, 38, 42, 46)"

Yarn:
2(3, 3, 4, 5) skeins Malabrigo Silky Merino

Needles: US 5

Gauge: 5 stitches x 7 rows = 1 inch in stockinette

It's a cardi, a sweater, or a jacket! Wear it open or closed, collar up or collar down - the possibilities are endless! 

sizes:
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
28-31” (32-35”, 36-39”, 40-43”, 44-47”, 48-51”, 52-55”) bust

materials:
•600 (700, 700, 800, 900, 1000,

I see this sweater as a re-imagining of 1960s jackets, updated for modern crocheters. 

It features a wide stand-up collar, round-yoke shaping highlighted by a herringbone half-double crochet stitch, ¾ length sleeves, and large buttons. Yarns with a subtle color variation will highlight the herringbone stitch pattern and seamless construction. This pattern was originally published in Inside Crochet magazine.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Bust: 34"(38.5", 42.5"

This light and pretty cardigan features top down construction with handy pockets and an easy lace edging. 

Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

materials
• Blue Sky Alpaca Silk (50 g/146 yds): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) hanks 
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) 29" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles, or siz

A perfect first sweater pattern, this cropped cardi is knit from the top down with the yarn doubled throughout. 

Designed by Amy O'Neill Houck

sizes: Women's extra small (small, medium, large).
Width (across chest, under arm): 14½ (15½, 16½, 17½)"
Length: 15 (15½, 16¼, 17)"

gauge:
In stockinette stitch (with yarn doubled), 7 stitches = 2" on size 11 needles

materials:
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A vintage style jacket inspired by mid-century sophistication. 

Designed by Sylvia Häger

sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
To fit bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
Bust, buttoned: 37 (41¼, 45¼, 49½, 54, 58¼)"
Length: 21½ (22, 23, 23½, 24½, 25)"
Sleeve length: 11"

gauge:
In Stockinette stitch, 9½ sts and 13 rows = 4" 

materials:
• Blue S

Seed stich and lace combine for a flattering knit with lots of sizing options. 

Designed by Kim Hamlin

sizes: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X)
To fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)". 

Finished Measurements
Bust: 26½ (31¼, 34½, 37¾, 41¾, 45¾)"
Length: 22¾ (23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼)"
Sleeve: 13½"

gauge:

Cozy and warm, but elegant and modern, with just enough fair isle to make it pretty without being overly complex. 

Although this project can be worked as a traditional seamless raglan cardigan, turning at the end of each row, the fair isle bits are easier to work entirely in the round, with no purl rows, and then cutting up the center front to create the cardigan after the knitting is complete. The technique of ‘steeking’ isn’t as hard or as scary as you may think

An asymmetrical, cozy winter cardigan featuring seaweed ribbing and set-in short-row sleeves.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 30.5 (33.25, 36, 38.75, 41.25, 45.25, 48, 50.75, 54.75)”/ 77.5 (84.5, 91.5, 98.5, 105, 115, 122, 129, 139)cm.
Shown in size 36”/91.5cm with 1”/2.5cm positive ease.

MATERIALS
Donegal Aran Tweed (100% Wool; 88yds/80m per 50g skein); Color: Deep Red (4754); 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) skeins

Showcase the beauty of hand dyed yarn with this wardrobe staple. This cardigan is a great way of combining 2 or 3 complementary colors that blend together well and is idea for hand dyed yarn. Knit from the top down with circular yoke shaping, options are given for 2 or 3 different colors to be used.


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 27.25 (30.5, 34.5, 37.5, 41.5, 44.75, 48.75, 52, 56)” / 69 (77, 87.5, 95.5, 105.5, 114, 124, 132, 142) cm
Note: Buttonband is not include

Add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe with this cardigan. Wear it open for a little warmth in the evening or buttoned over a skirt or jeans, Laced Leaves will create a distinctive versatile outfit. Knit from the top down, this cardigan combines a simple lace stitch with cabled ‘leaves’. Worked on large needles it will be knit before you know it! The deep ribbed waistband adds definition and shape to the cardigan without any need for additional shaping.

SIZE
XS S, M

Sleek and flattering, this cardigan is knit in one piece from the top down.  The wide front collar can be folded back or wrapped around depending on your mood (and the weather!).  Raglan shoulder shaping is worked in one piece and there is minimal seaming except for the back of neck and hip edging.

SIZES
To fit bust up to size: 29.5 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51)”/75 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5) cm
0-1”/0-2.5 cm of positive ease recomm

For those cool evenings this soft, airy, elegant draped cardigan will keep you warmed and stylish.  Knit from the top down, this cardigan has long front panels which are designed to either hang down forming a cascading front or be pinned across the front like a shawl.

Sample is shown knit with short sleeves but directions are also given in the pattern for 3/4 length sleeves.
Measurements
To find the correct size to fit, measure across your high bust line (approximately

A versatile, stylish and flattering cardigan that was simple enough to be worn with just about everything.  This cardigan keeps the basic styling simple, its short style is worn with negative ease, but small lace and cable details at the hem, cuff and neckline keep it interesting.

As the waist band sits just below the natural waist the wide ribbing pulls in snugly without needing to decrease the stitches. The bustline is designed to fit with a little negative ease which creates a

The long sleek line of this cardigan is broken by the dramatic draped pockets. The linen yarn gives the cardigan a casual, deconstructed feel that is just perfect for summer evenings. The long lines of the cardigan make it perfect for wearing with slim jeans or leggings. This pattern has two versions of the sleeve included, sleeve less as shown and cap sleeves worked from the top down using short rows.

Size
To fit actual bust circumference up to: 30 (32.5, 35.5, 38.5, 41.5, 44.5,

If you are a woman of a certain age and your upper arms are not what you’d like them to be (and you’re too busy knitting to go the gym) this cardigan allows you to wear sleeveless tanks while diverting attention from your upper arms. And for all body types, this cardigan is a perfect amount of sexy. More good news? It takes only 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6) skeins.

Size
small (medium, large, 1x, 2x, 3x)

Finished measurements
Bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 48-

Kurt is the boyfriend version of my Katarina pattern. It is also seamless but a boxy shape and 2×2 rib shawl collar. Knit it for a guy… and then borrow it.

Sizes
small (medium, large, 1x, 2x, 3x)

To Fit
Bust/chest: 36 (40, 43, 46, 50, 54)"
Length at center back: 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)"

Materials
Suggested Yarns
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon, 192 yds/50 g), or 12

Finished Size
Bust: 32 [36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches around fullest part of bust
Length: 36 [38, 38, 41, 41, 41, 41] inches from top of shoulder to hem

Materials
- 6 [7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10] skeins Dream in Color “Classy” (Worsted), 250 yards/4 oz skein;
Shown colour November Muse
- 5.5 mm/US 9 32-inch circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge
- spare needle for Three-Needle Bind-off
- 5 to 7 1-inch buttons (depending on preference!)

Worked in an easy lace pattern, Meadowlark is seamless, and features a T-back style for the ultimate in versatility. Wear it over a tee, a tank, a light dress – the choice is yours. The sample uses laceweight yarn held doubled. Meadowlark will also work nicely with a single strand of light sport-weight yarn – just make sure your gauge matches!

Notes:
The vest begins by working a panel that becomes both the back and parts of the front. It’s shaped throug

Rocío is the Spanish word for dew drops. So delicate and fragile. They seat on the leaves, catching the sunlight and throwing it back out. This breezy cardigan is worked from the top down, seamlessly. The sleeves are worked in the round, with short row sleeve caps.

Sizes:
To fit bust: 30/32 (34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52, 54/56) inches; 75/80 (85/90, 95/100, 105/110, 115/120, 125/130, 135/140) cm.
Shown in size 34/36, with no ease

Finished Mea

A classic, utilitarian jacket - something everyone can wear! This jacket is designed top down featuring circular yoke and invisible shaping. In combination with stretchy Garter stitch it easily can be styled into a variety of outfits suitable for any occasion. Don’t hesitate to experiment with sleeves and body lengths to find the one that fits you best!

Gauge
15 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in over washed and blocked swatch in Garter stitch

Required yardage