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.
Ediblely 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 Pentik's home textiles and ceramics served as inspiration.
Pattern information:
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 underarm to cuff: approx. 47 cm
Length from underarm 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 DPNs for cuffs and 4 mm 100 cm circular needles
Other materials: Opening 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:
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 Hakalehdon Lintu Sininen -neuletakki on julkaistu Rakkaat kuviot & Pihlgren ja Ritola -lehdessä, jossa inspiraationa ovat toimineet Pihlgren ja Ritolan ikoniset tapettikuosit.
Kaarrokeneule neulotaan saumattomasti ylhäältä alas. Lopuksi neule steekataan eli leikataan auki takiksi.
Ohjeen tiedot:
Koko:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Suositeltu väljyys 9,5–12,5 cm.
Valmiin neuleen mitat:
Rinnanympärys: 95 (103, 111, 119, 129, 138, 148, 157) cm
Kaarrokkeen korkeus: 22 (22, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25, 25) cm
Hihan ympärys: 35 (38, 41, 44, 46, 48, 51, 53) cm
Hihan pituus: 44 (45, 45, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48) cm (tai haluamasi pituus)
Pituus kainalosta helmaan: 28 (28, 29, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) cm (tai haluamasi pituus)
Tarvikkeet:
Lanka: Tukuwool DK (100 % suomalainen villa, 250 m/100 g) PV: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) vyyhtiä (väri: H28 Ujo) KV: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) vyyhtiä (väri 01 Sake)
Puikot: 3,5 mm pyöröpuikot (60 cm tai pidemmät) pääntien ja helman joustinneuletta varten. 4 mm pyöröpuikot (40 cm kaarrokkeen alkuun ja 60 cm tai pidemmät kaarrokkeen loppuosaan sekä vartaloon). 4 mm sukkapuikot (tai 80–100 cm pyöröpuikot, jos käytät Magic Loop -tekniikkaa) hihoja varten. 3,5 mm sukkapuikot (tai 80–100 cm pyöröpuikot, jos käytät Magic Loop -tekniikkaa) hihojen joustinneuletta varten.
Muut tarvikkeet: Silmukkamerkkejä, parsinneula sekä jämälankaa.
Tiheys:
17 s ja 26 krs = 10 cm sileää neuletta 4 mm puikoilla pingotuksen jälkeen.
Vaikeustaso:
Vaikea
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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 top-down. The yarn is warm Icelandic wool.
The pattern for the striped cardigan was published in the Rakkaat kuviot & Vuokko magazine, inspired by Vuokko's magnificent timeless patterns.
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. Note that if you knit tightly, vertically knitted stripes may pull. Choose a larger needle size if your gauge is tight.
Other notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, darning needle for finishing, 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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to keep your pattern safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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 the top down. The pattern includes sizes for men and women.
The pattern for the Tähti cardigan was published in the 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 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 underarm to cuff: approx. 46 (47, 47, 49) (50, 50, 51) (51, 52, 52) cm
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 yoked cardigan is knitted top-down in flat knitting. Fair isle adorns the yoke, and a textured stitch pattern the lower body.
The pattern for the Aurinko (Sun) knit was published in the Rakkaat kuvion & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern Information:
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
Body 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 knit flat.
Difficulty:
Difficult
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via the link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device so that your pattern is saved! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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