Kenzy Wrap Cardigan in West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK - FP0006 - Downloadable PDF

Kenzy Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern by Sarah Hatton – West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK

The Kenzy Wrap Cardigan is a beautifully designed knitted wrap-style cardigan by Sarah Hatton, worked in West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK yarn. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern suitable for intermediate knitters, offering a flattering silhouette across a generous range of sizes. The design combines classic knitting techniques with elegant shaping to create a versatile, wearable garment that works well in multiple colourways.

Garment Overview

The Kenzy Cardigan is a wrap-style cardigan, meaning it features an open front that wraps around the body rather than fastening with buttons or a zip. This style is known for its relaxed, draped aesthetic and flattering fit across a wide range of body shapes. The pattern is knitted in pieces — including a back, sleeves, and fronts — and seamed together for a structured finish.

Sizing

The pattern is written across six sizes, ranging from XS through to XXL, designed to fit bust measurements of 28–30 inches up to 48–50 inches (approximately 71–127 cm). The full length from back of neck ranges from 57 cm to 67 cm depending on size, and the sleeve length excluding the 5 cm turnback cuff ranges from 41 cm to 46 cm. The total sleeve length including the turnback ranges from 93 cm to 144 cm across sizes, reflecting the full measurement from back of neck to cuff.

What Is Being Made

• Garment type: Wrap cardigan with set-in or shaped sleeves
• Style features: Wrap front opening, ribbed cuffs with a 5 cm turnback, and an overall classic silhouette
• Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces and seamed — back, fronts, and sleeves constructed individually

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated as intermediate level, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to develop their skills further. The following techniques are used throughout the pattern:

• Casting on — the back begins with a cast on of 103 to 159 stitches depending on size, using 3.25 mm needles
• Ribbing — a 1x1 rib is established at the outset, creating neat, elastic edges on cuffs and borders
• Increasing and decreasing — shaping is worked through increases and decreases to achieve the wrap silhouette and sleeve shaping
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the main body fabric is worked in stocking stitch, alternating one knit row and one purl row
• Reading a multi-size pattern — figures are given for each of the six sizes in sequence, requiring the knitter to identify and follow their chosen size throughout
• Seaming — finished pieces are joined using appropriate seaming methods to complete the cardigan

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) — the fundamental knitting stitch, used throughout
• Purl stitch (p) — used in combination with knit to form ribbing and the wrong-side rows of stocking stitch
• 1x1 Rib — formed by alternating knit and purl stitches across the row; Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end and Row 2: *P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1 — this creates the stretchy, textured rib sections
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — one row knit on the right side, one row purl on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric

Materials Required

Yarn

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