No Frills Cardigan Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnits
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No Frills Cardigan — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A long top-down raglan cardigan in stocking stitch. Ribbing continues from the neckline down the front edges; work the afterthought pockets from stitches picked up along the fronts.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 20 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 107 | 115 |
| S | 85–90 | 110 | 115 |
| M | 90–95 | 114 | 115 |
| L | 95–100 | 120 | 115 |
| XL | 100–110 | 128 | 115 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 137 | 115 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 145 | 115 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 150 | 115 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 158 | 115 |
Length measured mid back.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 21 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm and 3.5 mm circulars: 80 and/or 100 cm; 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Hold one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. Buy each component separately.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (metres) | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 1845 m | 1908 m |
| S | 2050 m | 2120 m |
| M | 2255 m | 2332 m |
| L | 2460 m | 2544 m |
| XL | 2665 m | 2756 m |
| 2XL | 2870 m | 2968 m |
| 3XL | 2870–3075 m | 2968–3180 m |
| 4XL | 3075 m | 3180 m |
| 5XL | 3280 m | 3392 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt: 205 m per 50 g, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 g.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge and check the fabric; adjust needle size as needed. Round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently asked questions
Are these quantities for a short cardigan?
No. They are for the stated 115 cm mid-back length, intended for an approximately 170 cm tall wearer. Changes in length affect yarn use.
Are the pockets worked with the body?
They are afterthought pockets, worked at the end from stitches picked up along the cardigan fronts.