handy pockets
casual, romantic drape
perennial star of the closet

The Shilah Cardigan pairs a generously roomy, boxy body with slim sleeves for an easy layer that feels relaxed without overwhelming your outfit. Modified drop shoulders extend the silhouette beyond the natural shoulder line, while the fitted sleeves balance the soft drape of the open front. Airy eyelets and inset pockets add interest and everyday practicality—a comfortable cardigan to slip on over a favorite tee or dress.

The body is worked flat in separate pieces from the bottom up, while the sleeves are worked flat from the top down for easy length adjustment. Drop shoulders emphasize the relaxed fit, and ribbed edgings provide a neat finish at the cuffs, hem, pockets, and front opening. Seamed construction adds structure to the soft silhouette, creating a comfortable cardigan you’ll reach for season after season.

Measurements
Bust: 41½ (45½, 49½, 53½, 57½, 61½)” / 105.5 (115.5, 125.5, 136, 146, 156)

Intended to be worn with 9.5 (24 cm) positive ease.

Yarn Requirements
5 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins of DK weight yarn Tekla, shown here.

Sample Notes
Size Shown: S
Colorway: Oak
The model is 5’ 10”.

SKILL LEVEL & TECHNIQUES
Intermediate. The eyelet repeat is simple, but maintaining it through simultaneous shaping requires some sweater-knitting experience.

Techniques include knitting flat, increases and decreases, inset pockets, picking up stitches, and seaming. Linked videos cover casting on, blocking, mattress stitch, picking up stitches, and an optional decorative bind-off.

SECOND EDITION
This updated edition includes refined shaping for neater seams, expanded guidance on fit and finishing, additional photographs, and linked video tutorials. The original silhouette and intended fit remain unchanged.