I love vintage hand knits. There’s something so special about looking at photos from the early 20th century and seeing people wearing beautifully made, hand-knitted garments. Each one feels like it holds a story.

I designed this cropped cardigan with that history in mind — a timeless piece that works with any wardrobe and adds a personal, handmade touch. This simply beautiful design is easy to knit and perfect for showing off your favourite colour. Knitted in DK weight yarn, it’s ideal in cotton for the spring and summer months, or in British wool for a cosy, warmer layer.

And if you fancy longer sleeves, pop over and take a look at the Harper Cardigan…

YARN
6(6:7:7:8) 50g balls of Bluefaced Leicester DK – Dyed.
100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 225m/246yds per 100g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
3.75mm and 4mm.

NOTIONS
6 buttons (approx 15mm diameter).

GAUGE (tension)
22 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm/4ins square over double moss. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain the correct gauge so do work a swatch before you start the pattern and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Chest (suggested)
76.5-81.5, (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122)cm
30-32, (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48)ins

Chest circumference
85, (92.5, 103.5, 114.5, 125)cm
33¼, (36½, 40½, 45, 49¼)ins

Length (from top of shoulder to cast on edge)
40, (42, 46, 48, 50)cm
15¾, (16½, 18, 18¾, 19½)ins

Sleeve length (from underarm to cast on edge)
7, (7, 7, 7, 7)cm
3, (3, 3, 3, 3)ins

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.