Great Love

Great Love Cardigan by ANKESTRiCK

What is Being Made

Great Love is a downloadable knitting pattern for a cardigan designed by ANKESTRiCK. This intermediate-level project is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust circumferences from 106 cm (41.75 inches) to 157 cm (61.75 inches). The pattern is designed to be worn with positive ease, allowing approximately 26–36 cm (10.25–14.25 inches) of comfortable room at the bust for a relaxed, layered fit.

Techniques Used

This cardigan employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The construction utilizes circular needles for the body and double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the sleeves, a common approach that allows for seamless or minimal-seam construction. The pattern incorporates positive ease measurement principles, guiding knitters to select appropriate sizing based on desired fit rather than body measurements alone. Gauge swatching is emphasized as a critical step before beginning the project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is a body stitch pattern worked in the round or in rows. The gauge for this stitch pattern is 18 stitches by 24 rows or rounds over 10 by 10 centimeters (4 by 4 inches) when worked with the recommended needles and yarn at the specified tension.

Materials

• Yarn: Ístex Léttlopi, a 100% wool yarn in color 1415 (Rough Sea). Each skein contains 100 meters (109 yards) and weighs 50 grams. Yarn requirements range from 13 skeins (1230 meters / 1340 yards) for the smallest size to 18 skeins (1620 meters / 1770 yards) for the largest size.
• Needles: A 4 mm (US size 6) circular needle to obtain proper gauge for the body, paired with 4 mm DPNs for knitting the sleeves.

Pattern Details

The Great Love cardigan showcases the natural characteristics of Ístex Léttlopi, a traditional Icelandic wool known for its rustic texture and durability. The intermediate difficulty level makes this pattern accessible to knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with circular needles and manage sleeve construction. The seven-size range ensures a broad fit spectrum for different body types and preferences.