A cozy, no-fuss cardigan for days when you want something soft, simple, and handmade.
This pattern came from my love of slow, easy knitting, the kind you can pick up after a long day and just sink into. It’s the sort of cardigan you’ll wear while making coffee, reading in bed, or heading out for a walk when the air turns cold.
This relaxed, seamless cardigan is knit from the top down using raglan shaping. It’s worked flat, then the sleeves are finished in the round. There’s no seaming, just soft, satisfying knitting.
You can knit it using various strands of yarn held together, or one strand of super chunky. The result is the same, a thick, squishy cardigan that works up fast and feels like a warm hug.
Try it on as you go, make it cropped, long, or somewhere in between. This pattern is written with beginners in mind but gives plenty of freedom to customize.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Designed to fit a bust of 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, 54–56, 58–60, 62–64) in /76–81 (86–91, 96–102, 107–112, 117–122, 127–132, 137–142, 147–152, 157–163) cm
Finished bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) in /86 (96, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157.5, 168) cm
Length: 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17.5, 18, 19, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5) in /39 (41, 42, 44.5, 46, 48, 49.5, 52, 55) cm
For a more oversized fit, size up.
Yarn
Yarn amounts are approximate and based on the lengths given so please adjust if making it longer etc. Yardage may vary depending on sleeve length, button band length, yarn choice, and whether a scrappy or multi-strand option is chosen.
Knit Folk Super Chunky Yarn or similar weight to match gauge - most super chunky weight yarn will work.
600 (650, 700, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1050) g.
Sample shown used yarn with a meterage of 200 m per 200 g
Please calculate meterage required based on the yarn you choose.
Yarn pictured on main image is my hand dyed yarn in OG Rainbow x Watercolours colourway.
Yarn alternatives;
Wool and the Gang - Crazy Sexy Wool
Mrs. Moon Super Chunky
We Are Knitters - The Wool
LAD Designs Super Chunky
Malabrigo - Rasta
Paintbox Super Chunky
Alternatively, you can make a scrappy version by holding various strands together to create a super chunky weight - more details included in pattern.
Gauge
8 sts x 11 rows = 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette stitch using 12 mm needles
Needles & Notions
8 mm circular needles (80–100 cm) for ribbing and button bands
12 mm circular needles (80–100 cm) for body and 60 cm for sleeves
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
5 buttons
Sewing needle & thread
Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Construction Notes
This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. You’ll begin at the neckline, shape the yoke with raglan increases, using M1R and M1L increases, separate the sleeves, and continue the body down to your preferred length. Sleeves are then picked up and knit in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the front edges for the button bands.
It’s a forgiving pattern, perfect for confident beginners or anyone who wants a quick, cozy knit.
A cozy, no-fuss cardigan for days when you want something soft, simple, and handmade.
This pattern came from my love of slow, easy knitting, the kind you can pick up after a long day and just sink into. It’s the sort of cardigan you’ll wear while making coffee, reading in bed, or heading out for a walk when the air turns cold.
This relaxed, seamless cardigan is knit from the top down using raglan shaping. It’s worked flat, then the sleeves are finished in the round. There’s no seaming, just soft, satisfying knitting.
You can knit it using various strands of yarn held together, or one strand of super chunky. The result is the same, a thick, squishy cardigan that works up fast and feels like a warm hug.
Try it on as you go, make it cropped, long, or somewhere in between. This pattern is written with beginners in mind but gives plenty of freedom to customize.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Designed to fit a bust of 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, 54–56, 58–60, 62–64) in /76–81 (86–91, 96–102, 107–112, 117–122, 127–132, 137–142, 147–152, 157–163) cm
Finished bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) in /86 (96, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157.5, 168) cm
Length: 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17.5, 18, 19, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5) in /39 (41, 42, 44.5, 46, 48, 49.5, 52, 55) cm
For a more oversized fit, size up.
Yarn
Yarn amounts are approximate and based on the lengths given so please adjust if making it longer etc. Yardage may vary depending on sleeve length, button band length, yarn choice, and whether a scrappy or multi-strand option is chosen.
Knit Folk Super Chunky Yarn or similar weight to match gauge - most super chunky weight yarn will work.
600 (650, 700, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1050) g.
Sample shown used yarn with a meterage of 200 m per 200 g
Please calculate meterage required based on the yarn you choose.
Yarn pictured on main image is my hand dyed yarn in OG Rainbow x Watercolours colourway.
Yarn alternatives;
Wool and the Gang - Crazy Sexy Wool
Mrs. Moon Super Chunky
We Are Knitters - The Wool
LAD Designs Super Chunky
Malabrigo - Rasta
Paintbox Super Chunky
Alternatively, you can make a scrappy version by holding various strands together to create a super chunky weight - more details included in pattern.
Gauge
8 sts x 11 rows = 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette stitch using 12 mm needles
Needles & Notions
8 mm circular needles (80–100 cm) for ribbing and button bands
12 mm circular needles (80–100 cm) for body and 60 cm for sleeves
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
5 buttons
Sewing needle & thread
Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Construction Notes
This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. You’ll begin at the neckline, shape the yoke with raglan increases, using M1R and M1L increases, separate the sleeves, and continue the body down to your preferred length. Sleeves are then picked up and knit in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the front edges for the button bands.
It’s a forgiving pattern, perfect for confident beginners or anyone who wants a quick, cozy knit.
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