Newbie Cardigan
The Newbie Cardigan is the easy way to knit your first cardigan. It's an oversized open cardigan with big balloon sleeves, knit on big needles in fluffy yarn, with no buttons or zipper to worry about.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo and video. The cardigan is knit from the top down, with the body worked back and forth, and you can add 8 cm if you want a longer version. Sizes XXS to 3XL.
Photos by Anette @stengelstrikk, who knitted hers in leftover yarn.
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The Newbie Cardigan is the easy way to knit your first cardigan. It's an oversized open cardigan with big balloon sleeves, knit on big needles in fluffy yarn, with no buttons or zipper to worry about.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo and video. The cardigan is knit from the top down, with the body worked back and forth, and you can add 8 cm if you want a longer version. Sizes XXS to 3XL.
Photos by Anette @stengelstrikk, who knitted hers in leftover yarn.
The Newbie Cardigan is worked top down. Each step is explained in detail with pictures. First, the back piece is worked (the top of the back). Then stitches are picked up for both shoulders, which form the front pieces. The shoulders/front pieces are then joined with the back piece, and the body of the cardigan is worked back and forth. Finally, stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are worked top down in the round.
Digital pattern – all sizes included
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
HipKnitShop Fluff (50 g = 100 m)
300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (550) g
Gauge
12 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 8 mm. 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 | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS | 75–80 | 100 | 47 |
XS | 80–85 | 104 | 48 |
S | 85–90 | 110 | 52 |
M | 90–95 | 120 | 54 |
L | 95–105 | 130 | 58 |
XL | 105–115 | 140 | 60 |
XXL | 115–125 | 154 | 60 |
3XL | 125–135 | 160 | 60 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure yourself at the widest point of your chest to find your chest measurement and see what your recommended size is. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one.
Bust circumference: The Newbie Cardigan is extra oversized, and is knitted with 25–40 cm positive ease, depending on the size. The bust circumference includes the front opening.
Length: Measured mid-back. Optionally add 8 cm and knit a longer version.
