Boxy Cardigan Knitting Pattern (AP2512)
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Boxy Cardigan Knitting Pattern
A cosy, oversized cardigan with a relaxed boxy silhouette that's perfect for effortless layering. Featuring dropped shoulders, wide sleeves and a simple open front, this modern design is ideal for everyday wear and lets the soft texture of the yarn take centre stage.
The cardigan is worked mostly in one piece for the back and fronts, minimising seaming and creating clean, uninterrupted lines. Separate sleeves are worked from the top down before being sewn into the drop shoulders, with neat ribbed hems and cuffs providing a polished finish.
Photographed in Alpaca Yarns Cloud, a luxuriously soft merino yarn that creates a plush fabric with exceptional warmth and comfort.
Sizes
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (to fit bust cm) | 85 | 95 | 105 | 115 |
| Finished Bust (cm) | 110 | 116 | 124 | 132 |
| Length (cm) | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 44.5 | 44 | 43 | 42 |
Designed with generous positive ease for a relaxed, oversized fit.
Yarn Requirements
Recommended yarn: Alpaca Yarns Cloud
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn required (approx. metres)* | 525 | 600 | 675 | 750 |
*Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern (based on 75 metres per 50g ball).
Suitable for Bulky/Chunky weight yarn, especially soft merino or lofty wool yarns that create a warm, lightweight fabric.
Needles & Notions
6.00mm knitting needles
Wool needle
Gauge
13 stitches × 20 rows
Stocking stitch on 6.00mm needles
Accurate gauge is important for correct sizing.
Construction Overview
Back and fronts worked in one piece
Drop-shoulder construction with minimal shaping
Separate sleeves worked from the top down
Ribbed hem and cuffs with simple open-front finish
✔ Relaxed oversized silhouette
✔ Minimal seaming for an enjoyable knit
✔ Soft, cosy fabric with beautiful drape
✔ Suitable for Easy knitters