Airy Cotton Vintage Granny Cardigan by Daeri Kim (Banul)

Airy Cotton Vintage Granny Cardigan

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
2362 yards (2160 m)
S (L) / Sample Size – S
English Korean
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• Materials: Airy Cotton (1 ball = 100 g / 540 m ≒ 3.5 oz / 590.6 yd) 4 (4) balls , Aker Button 18mm 5 pcs

• Sizes: S (L) / Sample Size – S

• Bust circumference: 88 (100) cm 34.6 (39.4) in

• Length: 57 (59) cm 22.4 (23.2) in

• Needles: 4 mm US 6, 4.5 mm US 7 interchangeable needles, 80cm 32 in cable, 3.0 mm crochet hook(5/0), cable needle, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

• Gauge: 26 sts×40 rows (4.5 mm US 7 needles, 10x10cm 4x4 in, moss stitch),
27 sts×36 rows (4.5 mm US 7 needles, 10x10cm 4x4 in, stockinette stitch)

Stitch and row counts have been adjusted to align the pattern, so there may be slight differences between the gauge and the measurements in cm shown in the pattern.


This is an Aran cardigan worked with a single strand of Airy Cotton. The design combines various classic Aran patterns for a vintage-inspired look that remains timeless. If you are comfortable reading both written and charted instructions, and can maintain pattern consistency while increasing or decreasing stitches, you will be able to follow the pattern without difficulty. The difficulty level is quite high, so it is recommended for experienced knitters or confident intermediates seeking a challenge. Because Airy Cotton is lightweight and has a long yardage, the finished piece remains light—around 300 g—even with dense Aran textures, and the patterns show beautifully with just one strand. If you wish to make a larger size than (L), you can use the same pattern with two strands of Airy Cotton and 5 mm needles. The cardigan is worked bottom up, with the front, back, and sleeves knitted separately and then seamed together.

  • This pattern includes a tutorial video for selected steps.