It’s been an amazing experience designing independent knitting patterns these last 12+ years. And throughout it, the many life changes, including a fantastic full-time job, have pulled me from my ability to maintain the upkeep and customer service needed. I’ve decided to close the store and retire all the patterns. It may not be forever, but I need to follow my heart towards other projects for now.

My patterns and pattern support will no longer be available after August 1, 2021.

Until that date, please enjoy a closing discount of 50% off on all patterns (no coupon code needed). Thank you for so many years of support and knitting!

A poncho and cardigan combine in this easy-to-knit and wear hooded garment. This cute, cropped piece is perfect for layering this fall!
Originally published in the eBook, Classic Elite #9194, Serendipity.

My patterns are filled with beautiful photos, easy to read text, eye-catching layout, and everything you need to know in order to complete the project. Fortuna has only written instructions, but also contains detailed instructions for special techniques. Please note that measurements are provided in standard and metric units.

skill level
Intermediate

sizes
S (M, L, XL, 2XL)

finished measurements
Back Width, including 1” band on each side: 38 (38, 41 1/2, 41 1/2, 41 1/2)” / 52.5 (59, 65.5, 71.5, 71.5, 78.5, 85) cm.

yarn
1277 (1348, 1402, 1418, 1434) yds / 1168 (1232, 1282, 1297, 1311) m Worsted Weight, CYC #4
Sample shown in: Classic Elite Yarns Kumara (128 yds / 117 m per 1 3/4 oz / 50 g ball; 85% extra fine merino, 15% baby camel): Mars Red, #5738, 11 (11, 14, 14, 15) balls.

needles
Size 10 US (6 mm) 24-inch/40.5 cm or longer circular needle.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct finished gauge.

notions
(4) 1 1/4 inch buttons, tapestry needle, matching thread and needle for sewing, spare size 10 US (6 mm) needle for grafting the hood.

finished gauge
17 sts and 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Fortuna Stitch
Please note that gauge is after washing and blocking. Changes to gauge result in changes to size and yarn requirements.

pattern notes
This cardigan is worked flat, in pieces, and seamed together. When working with the circular, do not join for the body.

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