Summer Cardigan with Three-Quarter Sleeves Knitting Pattern (N1815)
Summer Cardigan with Three-Quarter Sleeves Knitting Pattern – Naturally N1815
This relaxed, boxy summer cardigan is knitted from the top down in AMANO Palma, a breathable organic cotton Aran/10 ply yarn. Raglan increases shape the yoke, the body is worked flat with integrated garter-stitch front bands, and the three-quarter sleeves are completed in the round.
The generous fit and simple stocking-stitch fabric make this an easy layering cardigan for warmer weather and changing seasons. The pattern includes six adult sizes from XS to 2XL and is photographed in AMANO Palma shade Ceniza 2908.
Construction
- Worked seamlessly from the top down
- Raglan yoke shaped with increases
- Body worked flat with integrated garter-stitch button bands
- Sleeve stitches are held while the body is completed
- Three-quarter sleeves are worked in the round from the underarm
- Buttonholes are worked into the front band as you knit
Skill Level
Intermediate. Suitable for knitters comfortable with increasing, working buttonholes, dividing the body and sleeves, and knitting small circumferences in the round.
Sizes and Finished Measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 102 | 107 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 98 | 108 | 114 | 126 | 138 | 150 |
| Finished length (cm) | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
The cardigan is designed with generous positive ease for a relaxed, boxy fit. Choose your size using the finished measurements and your preferred amount of ease.
Yarn
AMANO Palma Aran/10 ply – 100% organically grown cotton, approximately 150 metres per 100 g ball.
Yarn Requirements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required (metres) | 900 | 900 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Yarn quantities are approximate. We recommend allowing a little extra where possible, particularly if altering the garment length.
Needles and Notions
- 3.75 mm circular needles with 40, 60 and 80 cm cords
- 4 mm circular needles with 40, 60 and 80 cm cords
- 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6) buttons
- 8 stitch markers
- Waste yarn for holding sleeve stitches
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Tension
18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch using 4 mm needles.
Always knit and wash a tension swatch before beginning. Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain the stated tension.