A cardigan for twilight hours and whispered spells. Knit from the top down, the Black Bat Cardigan begins with a structured ribbed collar that flows down the center back and over the shoulders, embracing you like wings at rest. Ribbing reappears under the arms, grounding the sleeves in quiet strength, while two mirrored panels frame the front, guiding the eye like gothic architecture beside a moonlit library door.

A knit for those who find comfort in the dark and beauty in the details.

This top-down cardigan starts with a ribbed collar that continues seamlessly down the center back and around the shoulders, creating a structured yoke. The body features two mirrored panels running alongside the button band on the front. Ribbing begins again under the arms and continues down the sleeves. The pattern includes two body length options (cropped and full) and two sleeve styles (straight and fitted), allowing for customizable fit and finish. The sample pictured is knitted in size 3 on a 36” bust, with full-length and fitted sleeves.

SIZING

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 {7, 8, 9}
Bust sizes: (30¼, 33, 37¼) 42¾, 46¼, 49¾ {53¼, 58¾, 61¼} in / (77, 84, 94.5) 108.5, 117.5, 126.5 {135.5, 149, 155.5} cm. Choose a size with approximately 2-5” / 5-12 cm of positive ease on the bust (depending on how much ease you want). 

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

19 sts and 31 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in Stockinette st on US 6 / 4 mm needles.
18 sts and 31 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in pattern stitch on US 6 / 4 mm needles.
20 sts and 34 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in rib 1x1 on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (40 or 60 cm long) + dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop method for sleeves.
US 6 / 4 mm 32” - 80 cm circular needles and DPN or magic loop needles for sleeves if you will work the long sleeves version.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 6 buttons 9 mm

YARN

Yarn Weight 3: DK.
The sample was made using The Frosted Stitch - Deep Freeze DK – 100 gr/245 yards (75% SW Merino - 25% Nylon) - in Black Bat

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