Knitterati Cardy by Ambah O'Brien

Knitterati Cardy

Knitting
August 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
788 - 2093 yards (721 - 1914 m)
30 - 60"/75 - 150 cm
English
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Pick your favorite color and knit this wardrobe staple you’ll reach for again and again. Then, knit another to embellish with embroidery - use the Knitterati Seal and Knit Love templates included in the pattern or any design that tells a story about your creative life. Anything goes for inspiration: nature, symbols, or even tattoos that reflect who you are. You can make one bold statement or add to your collection of embroidered motifs over time.
The Knitterati Cardy provides a blank slate to add your flair. With a choice between two length options and a polished folded button band, it serves as the perfect foundation for your creativity.

Also available the Knitterati Pullover.

The pattern includes video tutorials for the folded button band and embroidery.

Knitterati Cardy is knit top-down with raglan shaping; short rows shape the back neck section before moving onto the yoke and V-neck shaping. A folded stockinette button band is worked.

SIZES
To fit 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 {52, 54, 56, 58, 60}”/75 (80, 85, 90, 95, 100) 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 {130, 135, 140, 145, 150} cm bust with intended positive ease of 0.5 - 0.75”/1.5 - 2 cm included.
See schematic, image in pictures.
To help choose a size, measure a garment that you like the fit of and compare these measurements to the schematic. You may like to size up for a roomier fit or down for a more fitted option.

YARN
DK weight
Crop: 788 (844, 881, 934, 1005, 1061) 1100, 1162, 1234, 1303, 1368 {1444, 1517, 1615, 1696, 1773} yd/721 (772, 806, 855, 919, 971) 1006, 1063, 1129, 1192, 1251 {1321, 1388, 1477, 1551, 1622} m
Regular: 950 (1015, 1061, 1124, 1215, 1281) 1325, 1392, 1474, 1553, 1628 {1714, 1797, 1915, 2006, 2093} yd/867 (929, 970, 1028, 1111, 1172) 1212, 1273, 1348, 1420, 1489 {1568, 1644, 1751, 1835, 1914} m

Optional: Yarn for embroidery

Samples used:
Hedgehog Fibres, Tweedy, (DK weight, 50% Falkland Merino, 37.5% recycled wool, 12.5% HHF thread waste, 252 yd/230 m per 100 g), Tweedy
Prosper Yarn, Epic, (DK weight, 100% New Zealand Halfbred wool, 283 yd/259 m per 100 g), Ent

NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm and US 5/3.75 mm long circular needle and DPNs or circular needles for small circumference knitting, or size required to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Waste yarn to work buttonholes and to hold sts (and/or stitch holders)
5 (8) 3/4”/19 mm or 4 (6) 1”/25 mm buttons to suit completed project
Optional for embroidery; soluble stabilizer, sharp knitters needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round* and flat, with larger needles, blocked
22 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in ribbing in the round and flat, with smaller needles, blocked
A larger needle size may be required for working in the round.

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