Arlington cardigan by Lily Kate France

Arlington cardigan

Knitting
February 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1217 - 1873 yards (1113 - 1713 m)
To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm
English
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Whilst there’s a time for oversized layers, the Arlington Cardigan is for the days that call for something a little more tailored. A fitted silhouette and neat finishing details make for an elegant cardigan to elevate your everyday outfits.

YARN: DK weight yarn, approx. 1113 (1213; 1291; 1359; 1435) (1522; 1591; 1645; 1713) metres / 1217 (1327; 1412; 1486; 1569) (1664; 1740; 1799; 1873) yards.

Sample shown in Di Gilpin Lalland DK (175m per 50g ball) in shade Beechnut. If using this yarn, you will need 7 (7; 8; 8; 9) (9; 10; 10; 10) balls.

GAUGE: 22 sts and 32 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch blocked. Suggested size 3.75mm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
3.75mm & 3.5mm needles for body
3.75mm needle(s) of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. DPNs, short circulars, magic loop) for sleeves
4 buttons (diameter approx 22 mm)
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Scrap yarn

SIZING:
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed below. Designed to be worn with 0-1” / 0-2.5 cm negative ease.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 29 (32; 36; 40; 44) (48; 52; 56; 60) inches / 74 (81; 91; 102; 112) (122; 132; 142; 152) cm.

The Arlington cardigan is #SizeInclusive to a bust of 62”.

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