I created this cardigan design for you who appreciates quality, softness, and a beautiful fit. I wanted to make this cardigan a piece you can always rely on — one that effortlessly turns heads. The pattern is worked top down, beginning with the back and shoulder section that creates the elegant European shoulder construction. Stitches are then picked up from the shoulders to form the front panels and the V-shaped neckline. The work is joined under the arms, after which you can simply enjoy the calm and relaxing rhythm of knitting the rest of the cardigan. The ribbing at the hem and cuffs is worked in a classic rib pattern. The striking button band is knitted as a double-knit structure and finished with beautiful statement buttons. The Marilyn Cardigan looks stunning and elegant styled with both jeans and a satin skirt. It can even be paired with an evening dress — but be prepared, because everyone will want to touch your luxuriously soft cardigan throughout the night! If you fell in love with this design, be sure to knit the Marilyn Sweater as well.
DIFFICULTY ★★★✩✩ / Intermediate
DESIGNER Linda Permanto / Sunday Knitting Club
SIZE (Sample size M, models bust 95 cm)
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Recommended ease approx. 10-15 cm.
YARN
Fonty Coeur d'Angora (80 % traceable French Angora, 20 % merino - 108 m / 25 g). Sample color 341.
9 (10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) balls.
OR
Alternatively, you can use another DK-weight yarn with a yardage of 100–120 m/50 g. You will need approx.
880 (995, 1115, 1295) (1390, 1480, 1595, 1710) m.
NEEDLES
- 3 mm / 80 cm circular needles for button band and hem ribbing
- 4 mm / 80 cm circular needles for front and back pieces
- 4 mm / 40 cm circular needles for sleeves
- 3 mm double-pointed needles for cuffs
GAUGE 20 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
NOTIONS
- Buttons 20-22 mm, 4 pcs.
- Stitch markers, stitch holders/cables, tapestry needle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust:
83 (95, 105, 120) (127, 134, 147, 155) cm
Upper arm circumference:
33 (36, 40, 46) (49, 51, 53, 56) cm (measured at underarm)
Sleeve length: 48.5 cm
Body length from underarm: 33.5 cm
NB! This product is a digital PDF-file in English. You will receive a download link to the knitting pattern by email after you have purchased the product. You can download the pattern 5 times in total after the purchase. So please save the file in your mobile device or wherever you like to follow the instructions.
