Knitty Griddy Cardigan by Brenda Lam

Knitty Griddy Cardigan

Knitting
September 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
437 - 612 yards (400 - 560 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
English
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Description
The Knitty Griddy Cardigan checks all the boxes: it’s seamless, oversized, and comes with just the right amount of plaiditude. Whether you’re on or off the grid, this cardigan is perfect for all those that like to knit between the lines! Made with super chunky wool and big stitches, you’ll have gridiculously cute new cardigan in no time.

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 6 sizes. The cardigan is designed to be oversized, but you can modify the length to make it cropped. These are the measurements of the final garment with the panels folded in. I am pictured wearing a Size 3.

Size 1
To fit chest: 28-30”
Width: 23”
Length: 19”

Size 2
To fit chest: 32-34”
Width: 24.5”
Length: 19.75”

Size 3
To fit chest: 36-38”
Width: 25.75”
Length: 21.25”

Size 4
To fit chest: 40-42”
Width: 28.5”
Length: 22”

Size 5
To fit chest: 44-46”
Width: 29.75”
Length: 23”

Size 6
To fit chest: 48-50”
Width: 30.25”
Length: 26.75”

Needles
10mm/US15 circular needles – 32”+
15mm/US19 circular needles – 40”+

Yarn
Weight: 80m = 200 gr SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
2.52.5:2.5:3:3:3 skeins in Colour A (dark brown)
11:1.5:1.5:1.5:1.5skein in Colour B (blue)
11.5:1.5:1.5:1.5:1.5 skeins in Colour C (beige)
11:1:1:1:1.5 skeins in Colour D (white)

Recommended Yarns

  • Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang
  • The Wool from We Are Knitters

Substitute yarns
Note that these are merely suggestions, these yarns have not been tested on the pattern. Some adjustments in tension, gauge, and yardage may be required

  • The Chunky Wool - Stitch and Story
  • Drops Polaris - Drops
  • Cosy On Up - Knitcraft
  • Sirdar Adventure - Sirdar
  • Tuff Puff - Knitpicks
  • Mayflower - Molly
  • Naturally Soft Super Chunky - MillaMia
  • Chunky - Durable
  • Cozy Yarn - Buttercream

Gauge
(10cm/4” x 10cm/4”)
~ 7 sts x 10 rows in stockinette stitch with 15mm/US19 needles

For more images, check out the #knittygriddycardigan on Instagram!

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use.