Free Knitting Pattern: The Coziest Cardigan You’ll Ever Knit

I can’t come right out and say that the Oh So Cozy cardigan from Caron/Yarnspirations is the coziest cardigan ever, because I’ve never knit it. But it certainly looks like it could be a contender.

I love a good long cardigan. With pockets? And a belt? This pattern is definitely hitting all the notes I would look for in a great cardigan knitting pattern.

The project calls for Caron Simply Me Mosaic yarn, a bulky blend of acrylic, nylon and wool that brings the warmth, shine and durability, but is also machine washable and dryable. This particular version of Simply Me also has a subtle multicolor that’s self striping, making this project look a little more interesting without any extra work.

It comes in four sizes that fit a range of bodies. The finished chest measurement of the garment ranges from 46 to 64 inches, or 122 to 165.5 cm, so you can pick the amount of ease that you would like depending on your size. I’d definitely want a bit of room because this one is meant to be an outer layer, whether you wear it at home or out and about.

Let’s be real, if I knit this one it would definitely become my new wear around the house sweater.

The sweater is worked from the bottom up in one piece, starting with the bottom edge of double stockinette stitch (which involves strategically slipping stitches to make a fabric that looks knit on both sides).

The rest of the body is worked in regular stockinette, and the minimal shaping means that this project is suited to newer knitters. There is some finishing involved, though, as the bands, sleeves and pockets (and optional belt loops) are all worked separately and then sewn on.

But I feel like all of that would be worth it to have this cozy cardi in your wardrobe. If you make it I want to hear how it turns out! Grab the free pattern from Yarnspirations.

[Photo: Yarnspirations]

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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