Dreaming of a new cardigan? We've compiled five knitting patterns that combine beautiful details and interesting knitting techniques.
Pleasantly spicy
The purple details on the sleeves liven up the warm, glowing Cardamom cardigan. Designed by Hannemari Lehtonen, this pattern uses lace motifs, making it perfect for anyone who wants to try a new technique.
Edibly sweet Cardamom knits Difficult for knitters with lace patterns and colorwork.
The pattern for the Cardamom cardigan has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Pentik magazine, where the inspiration came from Pentik's home textiles and ceramics.
Pattern details:
Size:
XS-S (M, L, XL, XXL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Recommended ease 10 cm
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 95 (106, 117, 121, 132) (143, 154, 157) cm
Sleeve circumference: 33 (33, 36, 40, 40) (44, 52, 52) cm
Sleeve length from armpit to cuff: approx. 47 cm
Length from armpit to hem: approx. 38 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Alpakka (100% Alpaca, 50 g / 110 m)
MC: yellow 2335, 8 (9, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12) balls, 880 (990, 990, 990, 1100) (1100, 1210, 1320) m
CC: purple 5224, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2) balls, 110 (110, 110, 110, 110) (220, 220, 220) m
Needles: 4 mm double-pointed needles for cuffs and 4 mm 100 cm circular needles
Other notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, cable needle, and 7 buttons (approx. 1.6 cm diameter)
Gauge:
22 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
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For everyday and celebrations
The classically beautiful Blue Bird cardigan is a garment that will surely get a lot of use. Designed by Ronja Hakalehto, the sweater is first knitted seamlessly and then steeked, or cut open, into a cardigan. Classified as difficult, the pattern is best suited for experienced knitters, but a small challenge also develops the skills of hobbyists.
Ronja Hakalehto's Lintu Sininen (Blue Bird) cardigan has been published in the Rakkaat kuviot & Pihlgren ja Ritola magazine, inspired by Pihlgren and Ritola's iconic wallpaper patterns.
The yoked cardigan is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. Finally, the knit is steeked, i.e., cut open into a cardigan.
Pattern information:
Size:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Recommended ease 9.5–12.5 cm.
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 95 (103, 111, 119, 129, 138, 148, 157) cm
Yoke depth: 22 (22, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25, 25) cm
Sleeve circumference: 35 (38, 41, 44, 46, 48, 51, 53) cm
Sleeve length: 44 (45, 45, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48) cm (or desired length)
Length from underarm to hem: 28 (28, 29, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) cm (or desired length)
Materials:
Yarn: Tukuwool DK (100% Finnish wool, 250 m/100 g) MC: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins (color: H28 Ujo) CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins (color 01 Sake)
Needles: 3.5 mm circular needles (60 cm or longer) for neckband and hem ribbing. 4 mm circular needles (40 cm for the beginning of the yoke and 60 cm or longer for the rest of the yoke and body). 4 mm double-pointed needles (or 80–100 cm circular needles if using Magic Loop technique) for sleeves. 3.5 mm double-pointed needles (or 80–100 cm circular needles if using Magic Loop technique) for sleeve ribbing.
Other notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, and waste yarn.
Gauge:
17 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking.
Skill level:
Advanced
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Scandi cool
Jenna Kostet's Pystyraita (Vertical Stripe) cardigan has a fresh Scandinavian style! The relaxed, loose-fitting cardigan is a perfect canvas for experimenting with different buttons, and as the picture shows, large buttons, in particular, come into their own in this garment.
This loose-fitting cardigan is knitted from the top down. The yarn used is warm Icelandic wool.
The pattern for the vertical stripe cardigan has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Vuokko magazine, inspired by Vuokko's stunning timeless designs.
Pattern information:
Size:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL). Recommended positive ease 10 cm.
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 98 (107, 120, 133, 142) (151, 160, 173) cm.
Body length: 48 (49, 50, 51,53) (54, 56, 56) cm.
Sleeve length: 50 (51, 52, 52, 53) (54, 54, 54) cm.
Armhole circumference: 37 (41, 44, 48, 53) (56, 59, 68) cm.
Materials:
Yarn: Istex Lettlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 100 m / 50 g).
MC: (white 0051) 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14) skeins or 620 (780, 858, 935, 1013) (1194, 1270, 1366) meters.
CC: (ash grey 0056) 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) (10, 12, 12) skeins or 541 (611, 681, 765850) (939, 1024, 1110) meters.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (40 cm and 80–100 cm) and 4 mm double-pointed needles for the collar, hem, and cuffs ribbing, and 4.5 mm circular needles (80–100 cm) for colorwork. Please note that vertical stripes knitted with a tight gauge may pull. Choose a larger needle size if your gauge is tight.
Other notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, darning needle, and 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) buttons (diameter 3.5 cm).
Gauge:
18 sts × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
Skill level:
Intermediate
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Nordic noir
The Tähti (Star) cardigan pattern includes sizing for both women and men, so you can create sweaters for many needs with this pattern! Designed by Janita Koskinen, the cardigan is knitted flat from top to bottom and finished with beautiful Norwegian clasps – then just put on the cardigan and grab a Nordic detective novel.
This classic cardigan is knitted flat from top to bottom. The cardigan pattern includes sizes for men and women.
The Tähti cardigan pattern was published in the Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9 10)
Recommended ease approx. 10 cm.
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: approx. 104 (108, 113, 118) (127, 132, 136) (141, 155, 165) cm
Yoke height: approx. 24 (25, 25, 26) (26, 27, 27) (28, 30, 31) cm
Sleeve circumference: approx. 36 (36, 40, 40) (45, 45, 47) (47, 49, 53) cm
Sleeve length from armpit to cuff: approx. 46 (47, 47, 49) (50, 50, 51) (51, 52, 52) cm
Length from armpit to hem: approx. 45 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Onneli roving yarn (100% Finnish wool, 200 m / 100 g)
MC: (medium grey) 5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9) skeins or 990 (1040, 1110, 1170) (1285, 1330, 1405) (1450, 1615, 1700) m.
CC1: (dark red) 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins or 295 (310, 335, 355) (390, 405, 430) (450, 510, 540) m.
CC2: (dark grey) 1 skein or 100 (100, 100, 100) (100, 105, 105) (105, 105, 110) m.
Needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm 120 cm circular needles
Other materials: Stitch markers, darning needle (for finishing) and waste yarn (for separating sleeves), Norwegian clasps for fastening the cardigan.
Gauge:
17 sts and 27 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch, knitted flat, using the smaller needle size and after blocking.
15 sts and 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork in the round, using the larger needle size and after blocking.
Difficulty:
Challenging
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A daily brightener
Terri Maue's Aurinko (Sun) sweater is adorably sweet! Although the yoke features varying shades of pink and orange, the neutral base color makes the cardigan easy to combine with different outfits. This pattern is on the more challenging side, but the end result is guaranteed to be rewarding.
The yoke cardigan is knitted from top down, flat. Fair isle knitting adorns the yoke, and a textured pattern the lower part.
The pattern for the Aurinko (Sun) sweater has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended positive ease: 15–20.5 cm
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 92 (102, 112, 122, 133) (143, 153, 163, 173) cm
Yoke depth: 25 (25, 25, 27, 27) (28, 28, 30, 30) cm
Sleeve circumference: 37 (37, 39, 41, 43) (47, 48, 51, 54) cm
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 42 (42, 43, 43, 43) (45, 45, 46, 46) cm
Length from underarm to hem: 26 (28, 28, 29, 32) (33, 36, 36, 38) cm
Materials:
Yarn: Tukuwool DK (100 % Finnish wool, 250 m / 100 g)
MC: 01 Sake 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins / 880 (935, 1044, 1154, 1292) (1437, 1566, 1698, 1841) m
CC1: 45 Apricot Sorbet 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) / 130 (144, 157, 174, 194) (218, 237, 255, 278) m
CC2: 46 Peony Pink 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein / 89 (94, 105, 116, 130) (146, 157, 171, 185) m
Needles: 3.25 mm and 3.5 mm, 40 cm and 80 cm circular needles and DPNs (optional)
Other notions: Stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn, 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) buttons approximately 19–20 mm in diameter.
Gauge:
With 3.5 mm needles: 21 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
20 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in textured stitch.
22 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colorwork, knitted flat.
Skill level:
Advanced
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