NORA cardigan woman

NORA Cardigan Woman by mûmû knit

What Is Being Made

The NORA cardigan woman is a classic knitted cardigan designed as a beginner-friendly project. This garment is available in five sizes—S, M, L, XL, and 2XL—making it accessible for a wide range of body types. The cardigan features a structured construction with front and back panels, finished with four decorative buttons measuring 26 mm each.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This cardigan is worked flat on needles, meaning the pieces are knitted in separate flat sections rather than in the round. The flat construction method allows knitters to easily manage shaping and create clean edges for button bands and closures. The pattern provides clear size markings throughout the instructions, with each size indicated in order: S (M - L - XL - 2XL), helping knitters track their specific measurements and row counts without confusion.

Stitches Used

The NORA cardigan employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for beginners:

• 1x1 Rib stitch—used for cuffs, waistbands, and other edgings to create elasticity and a fitted finish
• Knit stitch—the primary stitch forming the main fabric of the cardigan
• Purl stitch—used in combination with knit stitches to create textural variation and structure

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The NORA cardigan is designed to be worked with Aran and Chunky weight yarn, which creates a quick-knitting, substantial fabric. The recommended yarn is MERIWOOL Confety, a 100% superwash merino wool available in 100-gram balls with 136 meters (150 yards) per ball.

Yarn quantities vary by size:

• Size S: 700 grams (7 balls)
• Size M: 800 grams (8 balls)
• Size L: 900 grams (9 balls)
• Size XL: 1000 grams (10 balls)
• Size 2XL: 1100 grams (11 balls)

Needles and Gauge

The cardigan is worked on 6 mm (US 10) flat needles. The recommended tension is 16 stitches by 30 rows over a 10x10 cm (4x4 inch) swatch, which helps ensure the finished cardigan achieves the intended measurements and drape.

Accessories

The cardigan requires four buttons, each measuring 36 L (26 mm) in diameter, for the front closure.

Difficulty Level

Marked as an EASY ```