Novice Cardigan Mohair Knit Kit
Novice Cardigan Mohair Edition Knit Kit – Sesia Alaska
Knit a beautifully soft, lightweight cardigan with the Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition by PetiteKnit, paired here with Sesia Alaska. This lofty Italian 8ply yarn combines alpaca, wool and cashmere for a warm yet light fabric with a soft halo.
Designed especially for newer knitters, the Novice Cardigan is worked from the top down with simple shaping, classic ribbed edges and approximately 10 cm of positive ease. It is an easy-to-wear layering piece with a timeless, relaxed fit.
Why You'll Love This Knit Kit
- A beginner-friendly PetiteKnit cardigan with straightforward construction
- Worked from the top down, so the length can be adjusted as you knit
- Sesia Alaska creates a soft, warm and gently fluffy fabric without holding two strands together
- Everything is coordinated for your chosen size and colour
About the Pattern
The cardigan begins at the ribbed neckline and is worked down through the round yoke, body and sleeves. Four sets of evenly distributed increases shape the yoke. The cardigan is worked mainly in stocking stitch, with ribbing at the neckline, front bands, cuffs and hem.
Skill Level
Beginner – 1 out of 5
You will work knit and purl stitches, increases, ribbing, buttonholes and sleeves in the round. PetiteKnit also provides supporting technique videos for this pattern.
Finished Measurements and Size Guide
The cardigan is designed to be worn with approximately 10 cm of positive ease. Choose the size that is about 10 cm larger than your actual bust or widest upper-body measurement.
| Size | Recommended bust | Finished bust | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 cm | 96 cm | 52 cm |
| S | 85–90 cm | 100 cm | 54 cm |
| M | 90–95 cm | 105 cm | 56 cm |
| L | 95–100 cm | 111 cm | 58 cm |
| XL | 100–110 cm | 120 cm | 59 cm |
| 2XL | 110–120 cm | 129 cm | 60 cm |
| 3XL | 120–130 cm | 140 cm | 61 cm |
| 4XL | 130–140 cm | 151 cm | 62 cm |
| 5XL | 140–150 cm | 161 cm | 63 cm |
Yarn Included
This kit substitutes the pattern's two strands of silk mohair with one strand of Sesia Alaska 8ply throughout.
| Size | Sesia Alaska included | Shopify size option |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 1,000 m | XS / S / M |
| S | 1,000 m | XS / S / M |
| M | 1,000 m | XS / S / M |
| L | 1,200 m | L / XL / 2XL |
| XL | 1,200 m | L / XL / 2XL |
| 2XL | 1,200 m | L / XL / 2XL |
| 3XL | 1,400 m | 3XL / 4XL |
| 4XL | 1,400 m | 3XL / 4XL |
| 5XL | 1,600 m | 5XL |
Please note: If you lengthen the body or sleeves, you may require additional yarn.
Yarn Information
- Yarn: Sesia Alaska
- Weight: 8ply / DK
- Fibre: 48% alpaca, 31% wool, 14% GRS-certified polyamide and 7% cashmere
- Length: 200 m per 50 g ball
- Care: Hand wash
Tension
21 stitches and 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking.
Always knit and wash a tension swatch before beginning. Change needle size if needed to obtain the correct tension.
Needles and Notions
- 3.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm
- 4 mm circular needles, 40 cm and 80 cm and/or 100 cm
- 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, unless using magic loop
Needles are not included.
Kit Includes
- Sesia Alaska yarn in your selected colour, with the quantity determined by your chosen size group
- Printed Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition pattern by PetiteKnit
- 9 Agoya shell buttons
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers and stitch-holder cords
Why We Love This Kit
This is a wonderfully approachable first cardigan: the construction is easy to follow, the shape is wearable, and Sesia Alaska gives you the soft, airy look of the original while being worked as a single strand.