Storm Cardigan
$13.00
The Storm Cardigan is a zip-up cardigan full of texture, with drop shoulders and a ribbed collar. It's knit with a strand of silk mohair held together with the main yarn, so it turns out soft, light and warm.
The cardigan is knit from the top down, and the pattern gives you two ways to make it: in the round with a steek that you cut open, or back and forth if you'd rather skip the scissors. The zipper is sewn in by hand or with a sewing machine.
With its texture pattern and zipper, Storm is a fun project when you're ready for a challenge. All sizes from XXS to 3XL are included in one pattern.
Difficulty:
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Size
All sizes are included in this pattern
Materials
Held together
Drops Cotton Merino
Ivory
12 skeins needed for XXS
Drops Kid Silk
Almond Milk
7 skeins needed for XXS
The Storm Cardigan is a zip-up cardigan full of texture, with drop shoulders and a ribbed collar. It's knit with a strand of silk mohair held together with the main yarn, so it turns out soft, light and warm.
The cardigan is knit from the top down, and the pattern gives you two ways to make it: in the round with a steek that you cut open, or back and forth if you'd rather skip the scissors. The zipper is sewn in by hand or with a sewing machine.
With its texture pattern and zipper, Storm is a fun project when you're ready for a challenge. All sizes from XXS to 3XL are included in one pattern.
Storm Cardigan is worked top down. First, the back piece is worked in a texture pattern. Then stitches are picked up for both shoulders, and the neckline is shaped with increases. The shoulders are then joined on one needle to form the front piece. The front and back pieces are joined in the round under the armholes, and the body is worked in the round. The pattern also explains how to work the cardigan back and forth.
For a clear drop shoulder with the shoulder seam far down on the upper arm, while keeping the bust circumference in check, some stitches of the front and back pieces are placed on hold and joined with Kitchener Stitch. They form the beginning of the sleeves.
The sleeves are worked top down from stitches picked up around the armholes. Finally, the zipper is sewn in with a sewing machine or by hand.
About this version
This cardigan is knitted in Drops Cotton Merino in Ivory and Drops Kid Silk in Almond Milk.
Marte is wearing size M/L, is 163 cm and has a bust measurement of approx. 100 cm.
Digital 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
Drops Cotton Merino (50 g = 110 m)
600 (650) 700 (750) 800 g
Drops Kid Silk (25 g = 210 m)
175 (175) 175 (200) 225 g
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Gauge
16 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: 5.5 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 | 70–80 | 102 | 46 |
XS/S | 80–90 | 110 | 46 |
M/L | 90–105 | 122 | 46 |
XL/2XL | 105–125 | 134 | 51 |
3XL | 125–135 | 142 | 55 |
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 want a more oversized look, you can go up a size. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one. The model in the photo is wearing size M/L (bust measurement 100 cm).
Bust circumference: The sweater is knitted with approximately 20 cm positive ease, depending on the size.
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckline ribbing.
