No Frills Cardigan Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnits
The No Frills Cardigan is a long cardigan that is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the neck edge is worked in rib which is continued down along the front edges. At the end, the afterthought pockets are worked from stitches that are picked up along the fronts of the cardigan.
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)
Size guide
The No Frills Cardigan is designed to have approx. 20 cm [8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 20 cm [8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [30½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches].
The measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 110 cm [43¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 18 cm [7¾ inches] of positive ease.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: 107 (110) 114 (120) 128 (137) 145 (150) 158 cm [42¼ (43¼) 45 (47¼) 50½ (54) 57 (59)
62¼ inches]
Length: 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 cm [45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ inches] (measured mid back)
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Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
4XL |
5XL |
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To Fit Bust |
87 cm |
90 cm |
94 cm |
100 cm |
108 cm |
117 cm |
125 cm |
130 cm |
138 cm |
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Finished Bust |
107 cm |
110 cm |
114 cm |
120 cm |
128 cm |
137 cm |
145 cm |
150 cm |
158 cm |
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Finished Length |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
115 cm |
|
Option 1 – 4ply + 2ply Mohair held together |
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4ply |
1845 m |
2050 m |
2255 m |
2460 m |
2665 m |
2870–3075 m |
3075 m |
3280 m |
3485 m |
|
2ply |
1913 m |
2125 m |
2338 m |
2550 m |
2763 m |
2975–3188 m |
3188 m |
3400 m |
3613 m |
|
Option 2 – 8ply |
1845 m |
2050 m |
2255 m |
2460 m |
2665 m |
2870–3075 m |
3075 m |
3280 m |
3485 m |
Materials
Yarn Option 1: 8ply Single Stranded
Yarn Option 2: 4ply held together with 2ply silk mohair
All yarn requirements are shown on the Size Chart
Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6]
Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 80 and/or 100 cm [32 and/or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 and/or 100 cm [32 and/or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]
About materials: The yarn amounts given above are for a length of 115 cm [45¼ inches], which fits an approx. 170 cm [5.6 feet] tall person.