You can now purchase the One Cardigan pattern as part of a kit in our online store. There are four kits available that include the PDF pattern and a DK-weight yarn of your choice: One Cardigan Kit (Acadia), One Cardigan Kit (Arranmore Light), One Cardigan Kit (Lore), or One Cardigan Kit (Luma).

One Cardigan by Sarah Hatton is another staple addition to The Fibre Co.’s much loved One Series, which centres on the idea of a single garment worn and loved by people of all ages, from all walks of life. This beginner-friendly cardigan is knit seamlessly in one piece from the top down using raglan shaping. The pattern is offered over 15 sizes from age 1–2 through to fit a 162 cm (64 in) chest, and with the option of a shorter or longer length for the adult sizes. This versatile, gender-inclusive cardigan, available in four luxury natural fibre yarns, is the perfect addition to your handmade wardrobe.

Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Sand (light beige).
For regular length – 4 (4: 5: 6: 6: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 17: 18) hanks.
For long length – - (-: -: -: -: -: 9: 10: 12: 13: 14: 16: 17: 19: 20) hanks.
OR
The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light (80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk, 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Cronan (dark beige).
For regular length – 2 (2: 3: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7) hanks.
For long length – - (-: -: -: -: -: 4: 5: 6: 6: 6: 7: 8: 8: 9) hanks.
OR
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool from the English Romney sheep breed, 250 m (273 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Passionate (pink) and Knowing (blue).
For regular length – 2 (2: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8) hanks.
For long length – - (-: -: -: -: -: 5: 5: 6: 7: 7: 8: 9: 9: 10) hanks.
OR
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Blue Dusk (blue).
For regular length – 3 (4: 5: 6: 6: 7: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) hanks.
For long length – - (-: -: -: -: -: 9: 10: 12: 13: 14: 15: 17: 18: 19) hanks.

Note: Yardage includes enough to knit a 20 cm x 20 cm (8 x 8 in) gauge swatch. The first six sizes are child sizes and the following nine sizes shown in bold are adult sizes.

Construction notes:
A timeless gender-inclusive cardigan knitted in one piece from the top down, which features classic raglan detailing. Sleeve stitches are put on hold and then the sleeves are worked in the round after the body is complete. The button band is picked up and finished last. The pattern is offered over 15 sizes from age 1–2 through to fit a 162 cm (64 in) chest, and with the option of a shorter or longer length for the adult sizes.

Sizes and measurements:
Age 1–2 (Age 2–4: Age 4–6: Age 6–8: Age 8–10: Age 10–12: Size 1: Size 2: Size 3: Size 4: Size 5: Size 6: Size 7: Size 8: Size 9)
The first six sizes are child sizes, and the following nine sizes shown in bold are adult sizes. There are two length options for adult sizes—regular and long. Only the regular length option applies to child sizes.
The given sizes are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 48–51 (53–58: 58–63: 63–68: 68–71: 71–76: 76–81: 86–91: 97–102: 107–112: 117–122: 127–132: 137–142: 147–152: 157–162) cm (19–20 (21–23: 23–25: 25–27: 27-28: 28–30: 30–32: 34–36: 38–40: 42–44: 46–48: 50–52: 54–56: 58–60: 62–64) in)
Chest circumference (at underarm): 57 (65: 69.5: 71.5: 74.5: 79: 83.5: 94: 106.5: 117: 124.5: 135: 144.5: 156: 166.5) cm (22.75 (26: 27.75: 28.5: 29.75: 31.5: 33.5: 37.75: 42.75: 46.75: 50: 54: 58: 62.5: 66.75) in)
Total length (from shoulder neck edge)—regular: 33 (40: 42.5: 45.5: 48.5: 54.5: 61: 61: 63: 63: 62: 65: 64.5: 66: 66.5) cm (13 (15.75: 16.75: 18: 19.25: 21.5: 24: 24.25: 25: 25: 24.5: 25.75: 25.75: 26.25: 26.5) in)
Total length (from shoulder neck edge)—long: - (-: -: -: -: -: 66: 67: 70: 71: 70: 73.5: 76.5: 78: 79.5) cm (- (-: -: -: -: -: 26: 26.5: 27.75: 28: 27.75: 29.25: 30.5: 31: 31.75) in)

Recommended ease:
The child sizes are designed with 5–10 cm (2–4 in) of positive ease. Adult sizes 1 to 9 have 1–10 cm (0.25–4 in) of positive ease depending on the size. For a fitted look please select a size nearer to your own body measurements; for a more relaxed fit we suggest nearer to the 10 cm (4 in) positive ease.

Gauge:
21 sts and 31 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.

Needles and notions required:
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
3.75mm (US 5) 40–100 cm (16–40 in) circular needle
3.75mm (US 5) 100–150 cm (40–60 in) circular needle for working the buttonband
4mm (US 6) 40–100 cm (16–40 in) circular needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Darning needle
3–5 x 18mm (0.75 in) buttons; 7 buttons if working longer length (adult sizes only)

Note: For working a small circumference in the round, you can use traditional or flexible double-pointed needles, two circulars, or a long circular for magic loop as you prefer.

The One Series
The One Series is an ongoing collection from The Fibre Co., inspired by the idea that one garment can be worn and loved by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Discover more designs in the One Series here.