Digital knitting pattern – not a finished product

This knitting pattern is an invitation to slow down. Pick up your needles, find a comfortable spot, and let the stitches flow at their own gentle pace. The Kerttuli cardigan was inspired by Finnish sheep’s wool and childhood memories of my grandmother’s sheep farm, where I learned a slower way of life rooted in respect for nature.

The cardigan has a simple, easy-to-knit design. Decorative raglan increases add a subtle detail. Its timeless style makes it versatile for everyday wear.

The cardigan is worked flat from the top down. The sleeves are worked in the round. Short rows shape the neckline. A decorative stitch pattern, formed with increases and decreases, runs along the raglan lines. Garter stitch at the neckline, hem, cuffs and button bands provides a textured contrast to the stockinette stitch. Adjust the length by adding or omitting buttonhole intervals.

The pattern is designed for Finnish Ailus wool yarn.

SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS

Measurements are for the finished garment, in centimeters. The cardigan is designed with 10 cm of positive ease at the bust. Add 10 cm to your bust measurement and choose the closest size.

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

Bust circumference: 90 (98, 110, 118, 128) (135, 145, 154) cm

Cardigan length: 56 (56, 56, 56, 60) (60, 60, 60) cm

Sleeve length from neckline: 66 (66.5, 67, 67.5, 68) (68.5, 69, 70) cm

Upper arm circumference: 33 (35, 39, 42, 45) (48, 51, 56) cm

TECHNIQUES EXPLAINED IN THIS PATTERN

Short rows, right- and left-leaning increases, right- and left-leaning decreases, firm buttonhole

Pattern includes a video tutorial for firm buttonhole.

GAUGE

20 sts × 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked flat with 4 mm needles.

DIFFICULTY 

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