Simply Side-to-Side Cardigan by Knit Picks Design Team

Simply Side-to-Side Cardigan

Knitting
September 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles, blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1540 - 3520 yards (1408 - 3219 m)
36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72)" finished chest circumference; meant to be worn with 2–4″ positive ease 20 (20, 20.5, 20.5) (21, 21, 21.5) (21.5, 22, 22)" length
English
This pattern is available from knitpicks.com for $7.99.

This beginner-friendly cardigan is worked from one side to the other, creating a unique construction that’s both engaging and approachable. Using only knit and purl stitches, you’ll build confidence as you learn garment construction without complicated techniques. Finished with neat ribbed edges, this cardigan is an effortless layering piece you’ll wear throughout the seasons.

Each piece, or side of the garment, are worked in one piece from sleeve cuff to center back. The two pieces are then joined at center back using the 3-Needle Bind-Off. Lower ribbing is picked up along the bottom hem and worked down.