The Mono_Boxy Cardigan is a boxy, slightly cropped cardigan with dropped shoulders. Its simple silhouette makes it versatile to pair with dresses, skirts, or trousers. It’s perfect as a lightweight layer for warm summer evenings or for layering on cooler days. The pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down, with a relaxed fit and clean details. Ribbed edges and subtle textures make this a timeless staple for any wardrobe.

SIZE
To fit bust circumference: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
114 (118) 124 (128) 134 (138) 142 (152) 162 (172) cm
44.9 (46.5) 48.8 (50.4) 52.8 (54.3) 55.9 (59.8) 63.8 (67.7) in

Body length (excluding collar):
48 (49) 50 (52) 53 (55) 57 (59) 61 (64) cm
18.9 (19.3) 19.7 (20.5) 20.9 (21.7) 24.0 (25.2) in

Sleeve length (inner arm):
45 (45) 45 (45) 45 (45) 45 (45) 43 (43) cm
17.7 (17.7) 17.7 (17.7) 17.7 (17.7) 17.7 (17.7) 16.9 (16.9) in

SIZE GUIDE
The Mono_Boxy Cardigan is designed to be worn oversized, with approximately 36 cm of positive ease in sizes XXS–XL and about 27 cm in sizes 2XL–5XL.
For reference: a person with a 90 cm bust circumference will wear size M, which gives an oversized fit with about 37 cm of positive ease.

YARN
For sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

400 (400) 500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) g Håndværksgarn from Hjelholts Uldspinderi (100 g = 200 m)

together with

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 125 (150) g Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive (25 g = 225 m)

ALTERNATIVE
400 (400) 500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) g Fivel from Rauma (50 g = 100 m)

together with

100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) g Pearl Mohair from Majo Garn (25 g = 210 m)

If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to match the gauge exactly. It’s best to choose a yarn that meets the gauge and produces a slightly tighter, denser stitch pattern. I advise against using alpaca, as the finished piece shouldn’t be too soft or drapey.

(The yardage calculation already includes the gauge swatch.)

BUTTONS
5 (5) 5 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 buttons, approximately 24 mm diameter

GAUGE
15 stitches × 20 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking

NEEDLES
5 mm (US 8) circular needle, 80–100 cm
4 mm (US 6) circular needle for ribbing (or one size smaller than the main needle)
Sleeves can be worked using Magic Loop

The sample is knitted in color 24 - lys brun (Håndværksgarn) held together with Bark (Soft Silk Mohair).

The pattern also includes video tutorials.