Product Description
We are so very excited to release this cardi that has a very simple bottom up construction and is knit in such a way that you can use as many or few colors as you want! Whether you bust your stash/scraps or purchase new yarn, you will fall in love with this cozy squishy hug of a cardi!! This would be a great pattern for a beginner sweater knitter!!2 of the Simple Hug Cardi’s pictured were knit holding DK and lace weight mohair together on an 8mm needle to give an amazingly drapey soft fabric! However, we have included instructions at the end of the pattern to help you calculate the size to knit if you want to use a different combination of yarns! You will need: Size 6.5mm (US 10.5mm) and Size 8mm (US11)550-1450 yds DK 500-1400 yds Mohair. Pattern is written in 10 different sizes ranging from 27-66” bust.
Simple Hug Cardi by Cozy Up Knits
What is Being Made
The Simple Hug Cardi is a beginner-friendly cardigan sweater designed by Cozy Up Knits. This relaxed-fit cardigan features positive ease throughout, making it an approachable project for knitters new to garment construction. The design is intentionally forgiving and adaptable, allowing crafters to customize the piece using various yarn weights and color combinations.
Yarn and Materials
The Simple Hug Cardi is traditionally knit by holding DK weight merino and mohair lace weight yarns together. However, the pattern is highly flexible with yarn substitutions. Crafters can substitute the DK weight with fingering weight held double or even worsted weight yarn, provided they check their gauge carefully when deviating from the suggested yarns. The pattern is designed to be forgiving, making it an excellent project for using up yarn scraps. While a suggested striping sequence using five colors is provided, knitters have the freedom to customize their color choices based on available materials.
Knitting Techniques Used
This cardigan incorporates several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques suitable for beginner to intermediate knitters. The construction includes pick up and knit techniques for adding stitches along edges, essential for cardigan bands and necklines. The pattern also employs the three needle bind off method, a technique commonly used for joining shoulder seams or creating structured seams. Finishing techniques include a Simple Stretchy Bind Off by Very Pink Knits, which provides elasticity to the garment edges for improved fit and comfort.
Stitches Used
- Knit (k) - the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
- Purl (p) - used in combination with knit stitches for texture and pattern variation
- Pick Up and Knit (pu&k) - used for adding stitches along edges for bands and necklines
Construction Details
The Simple Hug Cardi is worked flat, with right side and wrong side considerations noted throughout the pattern. The cardigan features a relaxed fit with generous positive ease, making it comfortable and wearable for various body types. The striping sequence can be customized, allowing knitters to create unique colorway combinations from their yarn stash.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Cozy Up Knits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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