Eva Cardigan Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Eva Cardigan Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A roomy V-neck cardigan with a wide ribbed front band. Work the shaped back and picked-up shoulders first, then knit the body in rows with V-neck increases. Sleeves are worked in the round.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 4/5 on PetiteKnit’s scale. Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Around 26 cm of positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually decreasing through the larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 106 | 53 |
| XS | 80–85 | 112 | 55 |
| S | 85–90 | 116 | 59 |
| M | 90–95 | 120 | 61 |
| L | 95–100 | 126 | 63 |
| XL | 100–110 | 132 | 64 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 134 | 67 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 140 | 68 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 150 | 71 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 156 | 72 |
Length is measured down the centre back excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to match both stitches and rows.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm); 3.5 mm circular needles (40, 80 and/or 100 cm); 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles, unless using Magic Loop.
Notions: Four 25–28 mm buttons.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, worked single-stranded. This is the stocked designer recommendation.
Yarn requirements in metres
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 1001–1092 |
| XS | 1092 |
| S | 1092 |
| M | 1183 |
| L | 1183 |
| XL | 1274 |
| 2XL | 1365 |
| 3XL | 1456 |
| 4XL | 1547 |
| 5XL | 1638 |
Converted from the designer’s quantities at 91 metres per 50 g. Round up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching or added length.
Frequently asked questions
How is Eva Cardigan’s wide front band made?
Stitches are picked up along the front edges after the main cardigan, then worked in 2 × 2 rib.
Can I use Magic Loop instead of double-pointed needles?
Yes. The designer lists double-pointed needles unless the Magic Loop technique is used.
Does Eva Cardigan keep 26 cm of ease in every size?
No. The intended ease gradually decreases in the larger sizes. Choose using your measurement and the finished circumference.