Ivy Cardigan Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Ivy Cardigan — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A fine mohair cardigan worked flat from the top down in one piece. Shape the yoke through shoulder, sleeve-only and raglan increases; knit the sleeves in the round and add front and neck plackets.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Approximately 2 cm of positive ease. A 90 cm bust corresponds to size S, with a finished chest of 92 cm.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 82 | 48 |
| XS | 80–85 | 87 | 50 |
| S | 85–90 | 92 | 52 |
| M | 90–95 | 98 | 54 |
| L | 95–100 | 102 | 56 |
| XL | 100–110 | 112 | 57 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 122 | 58 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 132 | 59 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 142 | 62 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 152 | 63 |
Length measured mid back. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 33 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, or use Magic Loop for the sleeves.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Other materials: 13 buttons, 11–12 mm diameter.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Use Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, two strands held together. The table is the combined total for both strands; do not double it again.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair — total for both strands (m) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 1696 |
| XS | 1696 |
| S | 1908 |
| M | 2120 |
| L | 2120 |
| XL | 2332 |
| 2XL | 2332 |
| 3XL | 2544 |
| 4XL | 2544 |
| 5XL | 2756 |
Metres converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 g. Allow for swatching and any added length.
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge in the stated stitch pattern; adjust needle size as needed and check the fabric’s drape.
Frequently asked questions
How many buttons should I choose?
The pattern requires 13 buttons, 11–12 mm in diameter. Buttons are separate from this printed booklet.
Is the cardigan body knitted in the round?
The body is worked flat, back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round, and the front and neck plackets are added at the end.