New Year Cardigan

This vintage-inspired cardigan is perfect for chilly weather, whether layered over a dress for a night out or paired with a long-sleeve t-shirt for daytime wear. Inspired by pin-up sweaters of the 1950s, this cropped cardigan is a quick knit in DK-weight yarn, featuring cabled ribbing that enhances the waist, collar, and cuffs.

Size

XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S).

Measurements

• Bust: 30 [34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54] inches / 76 [86, 96.5, 107, 117, 127, 137] cm.
• Finished Bust: 30.5 [34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5] inches / 77.5 [87.5, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138.5] cm.
• Length: 17 [18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 24.5, 26] inches / 43 [47, 49.5, 53, 56, 62, 66] cm.

Gauge

21 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• DK weight wool blend or 100% wool yarn.
• 4 mm (US #6) circular needle (29 inches) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• 8 stitch markers.
• 8 small buttons.
• Cable needle.
• 2 stitch holders.

Yarn Used

Biggan Design DK Merino First Cross [100% merino pure new wool; 105 m/115 yds per 50g ball]; color #670; 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls.

Techniques

• Cabled ribbing
• Knitting in the round
• Increasing and decreasing
• Buttonholes
• Picking up stitches

Pattern Notes

The cardigan is knit from the top down, seamlessly shaping the waist with a cabled ribbing pattern. The short sleeves and cropped silhouette give it a vintage-inspired aesthetic, perfect for layering in any season. Available in English, Swedish, and Portuguese.