Go-To Cardigan Pattern by Churchmouse Yarns
A modern riff on the grandfather sweater, this simple cardigan moves easily from work day to weekend. We’ve added flattering A-line shaping and a vented hem for relaxed ease with a tidy finish. In cozy wools or cool plant fibers, it’s a perfect layering piece or polished tunic.
Sizes (This cardigan is designed with approx. 4–6" of ease, but because the shoulder is dropped slightly, it’s a little more forgiving in the fit. You can choose a size that will fit more closely or more oversized.)
- Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL). Information given for XS; S, M, L, XL in parentheses ( ).
- Finished bust: 37½ (42½, 47, 50½, 53½):/95 (108, 119.5, 128, 136)cm, after seaming, including front band.
- To fit bust: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)"/81–86 (91–96, 101–106, 112–117, 122–127)cm.
Finished body length:
- Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem. 26 (26½, 27, 27½, 28)"/66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 71)cm.
- Center back neck to cuff: 28½ (29½, 30¾, 31¾, 32¾)"/72.5 (75, 78, 80.5, 83)cm.
Yarn
- Choose a DK-weight yarn that typically knits at 22 sts to 4"/10cm.
- Approx. 1200 (1350, 1475, 1600, 1750) yds/1100 (1250, 1350, 1470, 1580)m.
- Shown in size S on 38"/96.5cm bust, in plummy brown.
- Shown in size S on 36"/91.5cm bust, in light grey.
For custom lengths: To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 30 (33, 36, 38, 41) yds/27 (30, 33, 35, 37)m of yarn per 1"/2.5cm of knitted length.
Needles & Notions
- US 6 (4mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
- US 4 (3.5mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or 2 US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
- 2 ring markers; 10 locking markers; 4 stitch holders (we like to use extra circular needles, in gauge size or smaller, so we can knit off holders from either end); darning needle to finish.
- Five 5/8"/16mm buttons; needle and thread.
Gauge: 20 sts/32 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.
