Really Ridgy Cardigan - Free Pattern
Really Ridgy, really soft and really comfy!! Another beautiful design by Andrea Yetman for Biscotte Yarns. Inspired by her love of Garter Stitch, chunky knits and the need for mindless knitting. This is the ultimate beginner friendly cardigan that will be sure to keep you warm and cozy and in full fashion all year long!
In addition to the free pattern, you will need the following to knit the Really Ridgy Cardigan
YARN
- Biscotte Yarns: Griffon 166 m / 180 yds / 100% superwash merino wool. Sample was made using Semi-solid in Bisque. 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
NEEDLES
- STOCKINETTE: 7.5mm – Circulars needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or size needed to obtain gauge).
- GARTER: 6mm (US#10)– Circulars needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
NOTIONS
- Stitch holder or scrap yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons
GAUGE 12sts and 24 rows = 10 cm (4”) using larger needles on Stockinette Stitch.
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
PATTERN NOTES
Really Ridgy is a seamless yoke cardigan knit from top to bottom meant to be worn with 4 – 6 inches of positive ease. This is the ultimate beginner friendly cardigan! The Ridgy pattern is a combination of knit rows and purl rows. The sleeves are knit without any decreases for a bell sleeve. When knitting the short rows for the collar, there is no need to pick up the wraps as they are well hidden in Garter Stitch. To see a tutorial on how to make the perfect buttonholes click HERE.
This pattern is offered free of charge as a PDF document. You have to add this pattern to your cart and follow every step to place a $0 order and a link to download the pattern will be sent by email. Enjoy!
