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Textured Cardigan — PDF Knitting Pattern #142
4.8 · 1,150+ reviews on EtsyA buttoned cardigan with a V-neck, garter stitch front bands and full balloon sleeves, worked in a texture that builds itself as you go. Knitted on 5 mm needles in Scandi Cotton. Six sizes fitting bust 90–136 cm. Instant PDF download.
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Sizes
- S–XXXL, 6 sizes
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About this pattern
The texture comes from one very simple idea: row one is knit one, purl one; row two is knit two, purl two; row three is knit three, purl three, and so on, adding a stitch every row until the row is all knit — then you start again. Nothing to chart, nothing to count twice, and the fabric shifts under your hands into wide diagonal bands. Because the front pieces have fewer stitches than the back, the texture lands differently there, which is part of the charm. The bands are worked in garter stitch as you go, with buttonholes spaced along the right front.
Good to know
- Construction – back, two fronts and balloon sleeves are knitted flat and sewn together. The seven-stitch front bands are worked in garter stitch as part of each front piece, with buttonholes about every 8–10 cm on the right band. 2×2 rib at the hem and cuffs.
- You will also need – 5 mm needles, 4 mm needles for the sleeve rib, and buttons for the front band. The pattern is written for Scandi Cotton (100 g): 5–7 balls depending on size. Using another yarn? Any 8 ply cotton that knits to 21 sts × 28 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch.
- In the download – a 6-page PDF with the full pattern, buttonhole placement and tension tips. English only.
Happy Knitting!
Anette
Sizes, measurements & yarn
| Size | Finished bust | Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| S | 90 cm | 5 balls |
| M | 96 cm | 5 balls |
| L | 104 cm | 5 balls |
| XL | 110 cm | 6 balls |
| XXL | 126 cm | 6 balls |
| XXXL | 136 cm | 7 balls |
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© Anette Eriksson. This pattern is for your own use and may not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed in any form. You are welcome to sell finished items you have made, as long as you credit Anette Eriksson as the designer. For other commercial use, please get in touch at anette@anetteeriksson.com
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Designed by Anette Eriksson
I believe making something with your hands changes the way you feel. In a world that constantly asks us to go faster, slow craft gives us permission to pause, create and enjoy the process. Through timeless Scandinavian design, beautiful fibres and thoughtful patterns, I hope to help others discover the calm and joy that making can bring.
Happy Knitting! / Anette