Canela Cardigan digital knitting pattern.

This cardigan has an oversized fit and is perfect for beginners. You’ll knit 5 panels with aran yarn, flat and bottom-up: one back panel, two front panels and two sleeves. These panels are joined and then you’ll add the ribbings.

The pdf includes all the steps for knitting your own cardigan, with instructions for 9 sizes.

Size chart:

Size 1 - Chest 71-76cm / 28-30in - Width 65cm / 25.6in - Height 47cm / 18.5in
Size 2 - Chest 81-86cm / 32-34in - Width 70cm / 27.6in - Height 47cm / 18.5in
Size 3 - Chest 92-97cm / 36-38in - Width 75cm / 29.5in - Height 47cm / 18.5in
Size 4 - Chest 102-107cm / 40-42in - Width 80cm / 31.5in - Height 49cm / 19.3in
Size 5 - Chest 112-117cm / 44-46in - Width 85cm / 33.5in - Height 49cm / 19.3in
Size 6 - Chest 122-127cm / 48-50in - Width 90cm / 35.4in - Height 49cm / 19.3in
Size 7 - Chest 132-137cm / 52-54in - Width 95cm / 37.4in - Height 51cm / 20.1in
Size 8 - Chest 142-147cm / 56-58in - Width 100cm / 39.3in - Height 51cm / 20.1in
Size 9 - Chest 152-157cm / 60-62in - Width 105cm / 41.3in - Height 51cm / 20.1in

Suggested Yarn:

Drops Air (50g, 150m/164yd) OR
Drops Flora (50g, 210m/230yd) + Drops Kid Silk (25g, 210m/230yd) OR
Loops & Threads Heathered Tweed (150g, 382m/418yd) OR
Sandnes Garn Kos (50g, 150m/164yd) OR
Hobbii Divina (50g, 150m/164yd) OR
Wool and the Gang Feeling Good Yarn (50g, 130m/142yd)

Materials:

Estimate of yarn needed:
829 (840) 941 (1022) 1080 (1138) 1225 (1285) 1344 meters / 906 (919) 1029 (1118) 1181 (1244) 1340 (1405) 1470 yards.
That is approximately 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 balls of Drops Air.

4.5mm needles for ribbing and 5mm needles for body, or necessary needles to obtain gauge.
Darning needle, scissors.

Gauge:

10 x 10 cm = 16 sts x 22 rows, blocked, with 5mm needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Experience: Advanced beginner.

Techniques:

Cast-on, knit, purl, 2x2 rib stitch, stockinette stitch, purl ridges, cast-off, make 1 right, make 1 left, pick-up stitches. The PDF includes links to video tutorials for the techniques used in the pattern.

Please note that sizes 5-9 were not tested! If you’d like to test reach out to me through email/instagram.