I designed this to be a comfy basic cardigan with a loose fit, bloused sleeves, and raglan shoulders. The body and sleeves are stockinette stitch, and the edges are worked in knit one, purl one rib. It’s worked in the Elizabeth Zimmermann style – from the bottom up and almost completely seamless (the only “seams” are the underarm stitches, which are grafted together at the end). The sleeves and body are worked separately and then joined in one piece to shape the shoulders and neck. I made mine in variegated 100% wool, but you can substitute any worsted-weight yarn you like for the pattern.

This is a PDF pattern that I will email you within 24 hours of your order. I try to make my patterns as clear and easy to read as possible; even so, if you have any questions at all about one of my patterns, please contact me and I’ll be happy to help.

Skill level: Medium

Required skills:
Basic casting on, binding off, knitting and purling
Using double-pointed needles
Sewing on buttons
Grafting stitches together
kfb: knit front and back
k2tog: knit two together
ssk: slip, slip, knit

Supplies:
US 6 24” circular needle
US 6 double-pointed needles (four or five)
6 balls of Patons Classic Wool (205 m/223 yds per ball) in Harvest
11 3/4” buttons
Stitch markers (at least 6)
Stitch holders (scrap yarn will do)
Weaving needle

Measurements:
Loose fit, size small/medium
Hem and Chest width: 18” when laid flat and buttoned
Hem to Underarm length: 15”
Underarm to Shoulder length: 8”
Wrist to Underarm length: 18”
Hem to Collar length: 25”