Lady Loose Fitting Cardigan Knitting pattern

The Lady Cardigan is knitted on 5 mm needles, it grows quickly and the end result has a fantastic feel and drape. The body of the cardigan is knitted in one piece, hence eliminating the need for side seams. Sleeves are set in and collar is picked up to finish.

An easy garment to dress up or dress down and one that will be worn with pride throughout the colder months. With its fairly basic shape, the Lady cardigan is a great project for the confident knitter looking to start doing colour work.

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Champagne as colour A (main colour) and Alpaca Rain as colour B.

Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs  Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate

To make this in our award winning, 100% alpaca wool, click here

 To make this in our alpaca/merino blend, click here

 To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here

To make this in our alpaca/BFL blend, click here

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 5/4-7/5 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 2.5/2-3/2.5 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 5/4-7/5 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 5/4-7/5 balls depending on your size)

X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (colour A: 250g colour B: 200g : 4 balls or 2 skeins )
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (colour A: 250g colour B: 200g : 4 balls or 2 skeins )
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (colour A: 300g colour B: 200g : 4 balls or 2 skeins )
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (colour A: 300g colour B: 200g : 4 balls or 2 skeins )
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (colour A: 350g colour B: 250g : 5 balls or 2.5 skeins )
All sizes are included in the pattern.

Knitted on 5mm straight needles (although circular needles are recommended due to the number of stitches)
(needles not included)

Tension:  18 sts and  24 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using 5mm needles.

Please note,  correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.