Flower Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Make a Cardigan That Earns Real Reactions

You put real time and yarn into a garment. This one gives you something worth the effort: a cropped, V-neck cardigan with crocheted flower squares across the front that actually looks like something from a boutique shelf.

If you've been looking for a project that uses both your needle and hook skills and gives you a result you'll reach for every season, this is a strong contender.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Experienced
Finished Size: Bust 94 (107) 120 (133) 146 cm, length 55 (57) 60 (62) 65 cm, in sizes XS-S through XXL

• Two crafts, one cardigan. The crocheted flower granny squares form the body panel, then you pick up stitches and knit the yoke, sleeves, and ribbing from there. Each section builds on the last without confusion.
• Fit is built in, not guessed at. Five sizes with 10-20 cm positive ease guidance take the uncertainty out of sizing. You choose how relaxed or fitted you want it before you cast on.
• A double-knitted button band that actually lies flat. No curling edges, no floppy front. The button band is worked in double knitting for a clean, polished finish that holds its shape.

           "I've made a lot of cardigans. This one sits differently — it actually looks finished."

Materials

• Fingering/lace weight wool (main body)
• Fingering weight mohair/silk blend held together with main yarn
• 5 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles and double-pointed needles (or long circular for magic loop)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle
• 4-5 buttons