Simple Top Down Cardigan Knitting Pattern (N1804)
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Simple Top Down Cardigan Knitting Pattern (N1804)
Knit a soft, versatile raglan cardigan from the top down using Naturally New Zealand Merino DK held together with Naturally Pacific Lace. The combination creates a light, warm fabric with a delicate halo and elegant everyday finish.
Features
- Top-down raglan construction
- Body worked back and forth with sleeves worked in the round
- Classic round neckline and button-front bands
- Seven-button fastening
- Six adult sizes from XS to 2XL
Skill Level
Intermediate — suited to knitters comfortable with raglan increases, circular knitting, picking up stitches and working buttonholes.
Finished Measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 86 | 96 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 96 | 106 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Garment length (cm) | 63 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 |
Yarn Requirements
Naturally New Zealand Merino DK/8ply — 138 m per 50 g ball. Naturally Pacific Lace — 200 m per 25 g ball. Hold one strand of each yarn together throughout.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Merino DK (m) | 828 | 828 | 966 | 1,104 | 1,104 | 1,242 |
| Pacific Lace (m) | 600 | 800 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,400 |
You’ll Need
- 5.5 mm and 6 mm circular needles with 60 cm and 80 cm cords
- Matching double-pointed needles, unless using the magic-loop method
- 4 stitch markers
- Waste yarn for holding sleeve stitches
- 7 buttons
- Tapestry needle
Tension
16 stitches and 22 rows to 10 cm using 6 mm needles with both strands held together.
Perfect For
A softly structured everyday cardigan that is easy to layer and rewarding to knit from the top down.