Perfect for beginners this cosy and classic cardigan with additional buttons and pockets is a wardrobe staple. With instructions for 3 sizes (S, M & L) it fits UK size 6-24.

You can instantly download this PDF pattern to start knitting your own simple, beautiful and stylish ‘Button (kn)it Up Cardigan’. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced knitter we hope you’ll enjoy this quick and easy pattern and love wearing your cardigan for years to come.

It uses a combination of knit & purl stitches with some basic shaping. The pattern also includes How to Knit instructions and should take around 10 hours to make (although it may take longer for beginners)

Once you’ve experienced how simple it is to create, you can have one in every colour - but be prepared for everyone you know to ask for one! :p (Luckily they’re fast and fun to make and they would indeed make the most incredible gift!)

SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner

STITCHES:
Knit & Purl (+some basic shaping)

SIZES:
Small: UK 6-12, approximately 55cm wide x 50cm long
Medium: UK 12-18, approximately 65cm wide x 50cm long
Large: UK 18-24, approximately 76cm wide x 50cm long

We always recommend doing a tension swatch to make sure your tension matches the gauge of the pattern and if not you can adapt the pattern accordingly.

Once you’ve checked your tension we also recommend measuring one of your existing tops to see how it compares. If you’d like it slouchy you can size up (for instance, I’m a size 8-10 and the Lilac cardigan pictured is a Small, the fuchsia cardigan is a Medium. I personally prefer the fit of the Medium. Helen is a size 16 and wears the Fuchsia Medium and has also made a Large that is lovely and slouchy)

WHAT YOU NEED:
550g/650g/800g (S/M/L) Super Chunky Yarn in the colour of your choice by Lauren Aston Designs
Tapestry needle
12mm knitting needles
optional: 3x 2.5cm buttons