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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When I first saw Orofino, a cute summer top from Berroco, I thought it was crocheted. Something about those shifting blocks of eyelets made me think of crochet but on closer inspection it is knit, so let’s take a closer look.

This project alternates blocks of simple eyelet lace and garter stitch to make a boxy tee with a bit of air flow and a lot of texture.

The project is worked from the bottom up mostly in rounds (which does mean a fair bit of purling to do that garter stitch in the round, but the effect is worth it). When you divide for the armholes, the back and front are worked separately and flat to the end of the project.

That leaves you a little seam at the top of the shoulder, and there’s a tiny bit of finishing (literally picking up stitches, purling a round and binding off) at the neckline and armholes.

It calls for a worsted weight cotton yarn, but this would also be nice worked in linen or a blend.

The pattern includes both written and charted instructions, but the key on the charts is a little confusing in how it describes working flat versus in the round, so you can always double check with the written instructions if you need help.

There are six sizes available, ranging from a finished bust circumference of 38 to 71.5 inches, or 95 to 179 cm. It’s meant to be worn with 6 to 12 inches (or 15 to 30 cm) of positive ease.

It is rated as an intermediate knitting project, but if you have a little experience with lace knitting and potentially reading a chart if you want to use them, it shouldn’t be difficult for you.

The pattern is available to download for free on the Berroco website. You can also learn more about it on Ravelry.

[Photo: Berroco]

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