Women’s Tweed V-Neck Cardigan Knitting Pattern (N1785)
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Women’s Tweed V-Neck Cardigan
Naturally N1785 | Chaska Andes Tweed DK / 8ply
A timeless bottom-up V-neck cardigan featuring a softly shaped round yoke and classic ribbed trims. Designed in beautifully textured Chaska Andes Tweed DK, this versatile wardrobe staple offers clean lines, relaxed ease, and elegant button-front styling.
Worked from the hem upward, sleeves are joined to the body before the yoke shaping begins. The integrated front bands and V-neck are finished in neat 1×1 rib with six evenly spaced buttonholes.
Construction
• Worked bottom up
• Body worked flat to underarms
• Sleeves worked in the round
• Sleeves joined to body for round yoke shaping
• V-neck shaping integrated into yoke decreases
• Front bands picked up and worked in one piece
• Minimal seaming (underarms only)
Sizes
S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Designed to fit chest measurement:
81–86 (91–96) 101–106 (111–117) 122–127 (132–137) cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished chest (cm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Garment length (cm) | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
Designed with approximately 8–10 cm of positive ease for a comfortable fit.
Yarn Requirements
CHASKA Andes Tweed DK / 8ply
50 g balls - 133m
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balls required | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Approx. meterage (m)* | 1064m | 1064m | 1330m | 1330m | 1596m | 1596m |
*Meterage calculated at approx. 130 m per 50 g ball. Always allow extra for swatching and personal tension.
Needles & Notions
• 3.25 mm circular needles (40 cm & 80 cm cords)
• 4.00 mm circular needles
• DPNs (optional for cuffs)
• Stitch holder
• Waste yarn for sleeves
• 6 buttons
• Stitch markers (to mark buttonhole placement)
• Tapestry needle
Suggested buttons: Incomparable Buttons L605
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles
Checking tension carefully is essential for correct sizing.
Design Features
• Classic V-neck silhouette
• Round yoke shaping
• Integrated ribbed button bands
• Tweed texture for visual depth
• Relaxed everyday fit
Skill Level
★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with bottom-up garment construction, sleeve joining, and shaping.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
• Timeless wardrobe staple
• Flattering V-neck shaping
• Soft tweed texture
• Practical layering piece
• Clean, polished finishing