Free Knitting Pattern – Little Girls Empire Waist Cardigan

The Empire Waist Cardigan is a classic and elegant design that is perfect for any occasion. The empire waist style is a flattering cut that cinches in at the natural waistline, creating a feminine silhouette. This particular pattern uses Patons Baby Bamboo yarn, which is a soft, lightweight, and eco-friendly yarn. It’s perfect for baby clothes and ideal for sensitive skin. The yarn is also machine washable, making it easy to care for.

One of the great things about handmade clothing is that it is unique and personal. Each piece is made with care and attention to detail, and the finished product is a reflection of the love and dedication that went into its creation. The empire waist style is a flattering cut that cinches in at the natural waistline, creating a feminine silhouette. It’s a perfect choice for any occasion and can be dressed up or down. The design is versatile and it can be paired with a variety of bottoms and tops to create different looks.

This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters and it’s free to download on the Mary Maxim website. It’s a great way to create a special and thoughtful gift for someone special or to add a touch of elegance to your own wardrobe. The empire waist cardigan is a timeless design that can be worn for many years to come. So grab your needles and yarn and let’s get started on creating this classic and elegant cardigan!

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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