Monday Morning Cardigan

Monday Morning Cardigan by Laura Chau

What Is Being Made

The Monday Morning Cardigan is a seamlessly knit cardigan designed for everyday versatility. This classic sweater combines professional polish with feminine shaping, making it suitable for work, casual wear, or any occasion. The design features three-quarter length sleeves that provide practical functionality without interfering with daily activities. Available in eight sizes ranging from 28 inches to 56 inches bust measurement, the cardigan accommodates a wide range of body types.

Design Features and Construction

This intermediate-level knitting project is constructed seamlessly from the bottom up, eliminating the need for seaming. The cardigan incorporates visually interesting waist shaping that enhances natural curves and creates a flattering silhouette. A distinctive slipped stitch pattern serves as a key design element, creating texture that lies flat without the typical contraction associated with traditional ribbing. The three-quarter sleeves offer a modern proportion that balances coverage with freedom of movement.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The primary construction technique is seamless knitting, worked in the round from the lower body upward. The pattern employs slipped stitch work as a decorative and functional element throughout the design. This stitch technique creates visual interest while maintaining a flat, stable fabric that resists the typical shortening that occurs with ribbed edges. The waist shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases that sculpt the garment to the body.

Yarn and Materials

The Monday Morning Cardigan is designed for aran weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides good stitch definition while knitting at a reasonable pace. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for aran yarn to achieve proper gauge. The yarn weight and seamless construction method combine to create a garment with excellent drape and wearability.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless construction and more complex stitch patterns. Familiarity with knitting in the round, reading charts, and executing slipped stitches is beneficial for successfully completing this project.