Chamsei Cardigan by sei

Chamsei Cardigan

by sei
Knitting
August 2026
alpaca wool ali express
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette twisted stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1422 - 1531 yards (1300 - 1400 m)
S M L XL XXL
English Korean
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The Chamsei Cardigan takes its name from chamsei (참새), the Korean word for sparrow, and was designed to evoke the soft, fluffy feel of a sparrow’s down.

Knitted with chunky yarn in a fitted silhouette, this pattern works up very quickly. By taking row-by-row tape measurements and tailoring the shaping (increases and decreases), this simple knit achieves a sleek, body-hugging fit without sagging.

It pairs effortlessly with wide-leg jeans or cargo pants for a balanced, modern look.

Rather than forcing the neckline to sit artificially flat, embrace its natural drape as part of the design’s unique charm.