Anywhere Cardigan
The Anywhere Cardigan is worked flat, seamlessly from top down, using a drop shoulder/set-in sleeve hybrid construction on a circular needle in stockinette stitch. You will start by casting on for the full width of the back neck and working the back yoke with increases for the shoulders. After shaping the shoulder slope, knit straight rows for the armhole depth. Pick up the stitches from the shoulder slope to work the shoulders separately with round neck shaping, once you reach the armhole depth, join the front and back pieces using Right Twist to Join technique for sizes (XS - M) and underarm cast on for sizes (L - 5XL) and knit the body back and forth to the hem and bind off.
The front rib button bands are worked by picking up stitches along the front edges of the cardigan and forming the buttonholes at the same time.
For neckband, pick up stitches along the neck edge, knit in 1 x 1 ribbing for required length, then bind off and finish by folding the neckband in half and sewing it down.
Lastly, pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armhole, knit in the round until the required length while incorporating slight sleeve shaping, and work the cuff before binding off.
The increases for the neck edge and decreases at the armhole are charted in a table for each size, spanning pages 20 to 23, to make the “at the same time” instructions hassle-free. Simply print the page corresponding to your size, and fill out the rows as you go.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. (Please note that some sizes have not been test knitted due to a lack of testers. See below for details on the sizes that were test knitted).
Difficulty Level: Beginner to intermediate.
Pattern Language: English
*This Pattern is digital and will be sent as a PDF file to your email address.*
The Anywhere Cardigan is worked flat, seamlessly from top down, using a drop shoulder/set-in sleeve hybrid construction on a circular needle in stockinette stitch. You will start by casting on for the full width of the back neck and working the back yoke with increases for the shoulders. After shaping the shoulder slope, knit straight rows for the armhole depth. Pick up the stitches from the shoulder slope to work the shoulders separately with round neck shaping, once you reach the armhole depth, join the front and back pieces using Right Twist to Join technique for sizes (XS - M) and underarm cast on for sizes (L - 5XL) and knit the body back and forth to the hem and bind off.
The front rib button bands are worked by picking up stitches along the front edges of the cardigan and forming the buttonholes at the same time.
For neckband, pick up stitches along the neck edge, knit in 1 x 1 ribbing for required length, then bind off and finish by folding the neckband in half and sewing it down.
Lastly, pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armhole, knit in the round until the required length while incorporating slight sleeve shaping, and work the cuff before binding off.
The increases for the neck edge and decreases at the armhole are charted in a table for each size, spanning pages 20 to 23, to make the “at the same time” instructions hassle-free. Simply print the page corresponding to your size, and fill out the rows as you go.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. (Please note that some sizes have not been test knitted due to a lack of testers. See below for details on the sizes that were test knitted).
Difficulty Level: Beginner to intermediate.
Pattern Language: English
*This Pattern is digital and will be sent as a PDF file to your email address.*
The Anywhere Cardigan is worked flat, seamlessly from top down, using a drop shoulder/set-in sleeve hybrid construction on a circular needle in stockinette stitch. You will start by casting on for the full width of the back neck and working the back yoke with increases for the shoulders. After shaping the shoulder slope, knit straight rows for the armhole depth. Pick up the stitches from the shoulder slope to work the shoulders separately with round neck shaping, once you reach the armhole depth, join the front and back pieces using Right Twist to Join technique for sizes (XS - M) and underarm cast on for sizes (L - 5XL) and knit the body back and forth to the hem and bind off.
The front rib button bands are worked by picking up stitches along the front edges of the cardigan and forming the buttonholes at the same time.
For neckband, pick up stitches along the neck edge, knit in 1 x 1 ribbing for required length, then bind off and finish by folding the neckband in half and sewing it down.
Lastly, pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armhole, knit in the round until the required length while incorporating slight sleeve shaping, and work the cuff before binding off.
The increases for the neck edge and decreases at the armhole are charted in a table for each size, spanning pages 20 to 23, to make the “at the same time” instructions hassle-free. Simply print the page corresponding to your size, and fill out the rows as you go.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. (Please note that some sizes have not been test knitted due to a lack of testers. See below for details on the sizes that were test knitted).
Difficulty Level: Beginner to intermediate.
Pattern Language: English
*This Pattern is digital and will be sent as a PDF file to your email address.*
Size guide:
The Anywhere Cardigan is designed to have 17 cm [ 6.75 inches ] of traditional positive ease across all sizes,
meaning it is designed to be 17 cm [ 6.75 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
71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 115.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm
[ 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56- 58) 60-62 inches ].
Measure yourself before beginning your project to determine which size will fit you the best.
For example, if you measure 86 cm [ 34 inches ] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body),
you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 101 cm [ 40.25 inches ],
Which in the given example would give 17 cm [ 6.75 inches ] of positive ease.
(The Sample was knitted in S; the model has a bust circumference of 86 cm [ 34 inches ] and is 5 '1 " tall).
Begin by knitting a swatch before you start your project to determine which size needle and yarn
you need to achieve the correct gauge.
Note: Size XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL have not been tested yet, if you are interested in knitting one of these sizes,
feel free to contact me, and I will send you the pattern for free in exchange for your feedback on the pattern.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference:
91 (101) 111 (121) 131 (141.5) 151.5 (161.5) 171.5 cm
[ 35.25 (40.25) 44.25 (48.25) 52.25 (56.75) 60.75 (64.75) 68.75 inches ]
Length (measured from back neck to hem):
55 (56) 57.5 (58.5) 61 (63) 66.5 (68.5) 70 cm
[ 22 (22.5) 23 (23.5) 24.5 (25) 26.5 (27.25) 28 inches ]
Gauge:
24 stitches x 33 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [ US 6 ] size knitting needle measured in 10 x10 cm [ 4 x 4 inches ] after blocking
Needles:
Circular needle: 4 mm [ US 6 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body,
3.25 mm [ US 3 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for hem and neckband ribbing and
3.75mm [ US 5 ] / 40, 60 cm [ 16, 24 inches ] for cuff ribbing
Double pointed needle: 4 mm [ US 6 ] unless (unless you use magic loop method)
Materials:
192 (214) 235 (258) 288 (321) 358 (396) 426 g of Merino by Knitting For Olive
[ 50 g = (100 % extra fine merino) / 250 m / 274 yds ] in color Ballerina Held together with
106 (119) 130 (143) 160 (178) 198 (220) 236 g of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive
[ 25 g = (70 % mohair + 30 % silk) / 225 m / 247 yds ] in color Cream
In metres / yards:
961 (1072) 1176 (1295) 1442 (1607) 1791 (1985) 2133 metres
1051 (1173) 1287 (1417) 1577 (1758) 1959 (2171) 2333 yards
Further Yarn Suggestion:
Sunday by Sandnes Garn [ 50 g = (100 % merino wool) / 235 m / 257 yds ] Held together with
Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn [ 25 g = (57 % mohair + 28% silk + 15 % wool) / 212 m / 232 yds ]
Or, substitute with any fingering weight yarn held together with any lace weight yarn
For a mohair-free option, you can use a light DK weight yarn
Notion:
2 Locking stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn), 5 buttons (13 mm)
Schematic
Youtube Tutorial links for each technique
m1R and m1L
m1RP and m1LP.
Joining with the RT
Italian Bind Off with Double Knitting
Working the buttonhole
Sewing on the folded neckband of anywhere cardigan
Italian bind off with double knitting in round
