Como Cardigan
Named after Lake Como in northern Italy, and the cardigan carries the same vibe. Relaxed but polished. Oversized and set-in, with regular sleeves, a clean neckline, and a fit that works with everything. Knitted in a fine merino and mohair blend for a drape that feels as good as it looks. An oversized long-sleeve cardigan knitting pattern worth casting on in every color.
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Named after Lake Como in northern Italy, and the cardigan carries the same vibe. Relaxed but polished. Oversized and set-in, with regular sleeves, a clean neckline, and a fit that works with everything. Knitted in a fine merino and mohair blend for a drape that feels as good as it looks. An oversized long-sleeve cardigan knitting pattern worth casting on in every color.
The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. You begin by knitting the back piece, before picking up stitches for each shoulder separately and shaping the neckline opening with increases. The front and back pieces are joined under the armhole, and the body is worked back and forth in stockinette. The sleeves are worked top down by picking up stitches around the armhole. The button band, and neckline ribbing, is worked by picking up stitches along the front edges, and the cast-on edge, and working a ribbed edge.
About this version
This cardigan is knitted in Lamana Como and Lamana Premia in 38 Linden Green.
Anneli is wearing size XS, is 5′1″ and has a bust measurement of approx. 31″.
Design choices
- Construction
- Set-in
- Fit
- Oversized fit
- Length
- Regular length
- Neckline
- Crew neck
- Sleeves
- Regular sleeves
- Closing
- Several buttons
Details
- Body rib
- 1x1 rib, Medium rib
- Sleeve rib
- 1x1 rib, Medium rib, Without folded rib
- Neckline rib
- 1x1 rib
- Button band rib
- 1x1 rib
Personalize it
This pattern is fully customizable – swap the yarn and tweak the design in our design tool.
Customize in design toolDigital pattern in your selected size
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Lamana Como (25 g = 131 yds)
175 (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) g
Lamana Premia (25 g = 328 yds)
75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (125) g
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Gauge
19 stitches per 4″ in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: US 7. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Buttons
Matching buttons or zipper – it's not included.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference oversized |
|---|---|---|
XS | 31½–33½″ | 39¼″ |
S | 33½–35½″ | 41¼″ |
M | 35½–37½″ | 43¼″ |
L | 37½–41¼″ | 47¼″ |
XL | 41¼–45¼″ | 51¼″ |
XXL | 45¼–49¼″ | 55″ |
