Classic Crewneck Cardigan
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Classic Crewneck Cardigan
by Purl Soho
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MATERIALS
NOTE: Choose from three different Purl Soho yarns. Each works perfectly for this pattern!
- 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Purl Soho’s Good Wool, 100% Andean highland wool yarn. Each skein of this sport-weight yarn is 383 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1025 (1080, 1170, 1230) (1330, 1395, 1470, 1550) (1645, 1765, 1855, 1960) yards required. We used the color Dark Aquamarine, with ribbed edges.
Or
- 5 (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure, 100% organically grown cotton. Each skein is approximately 279 yards; approximately 1210 (1260, 1375, 1415) (1535, 1595, 1705, 1780) (1920, 2045, 2110, 2180) yards required.
Or
- 7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins of Purl Soho’s Season Alpaca, 100% super baby alpaca. Each skein is approximately 218 yards; approximately 1395 (1460, 1590, 1640) (1780, 1845, 1980, 2060) (2225, 2370, 2445, 2510) yards required. We used Dove Gray.
You’ll also need…
- US 3 (3.25 mm), 24-inch circular needles
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 32-inch circular needles
- US 5, 16-inch circular needles
- A set of US 3 double pointed needles
- A set of US 5 double pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders
- 8 (8, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 9) (9, 9, 9, 9) ½-inch buttons. We used Purl Soho’s Mussel Shell Buttons.
- A Classic Crewneck Cardigan Pattern
GAUGE
24 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, using larger needles
SIZES
36 (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)
To fit actual chest circumference 31–32 (32–34, 34–36, 36–38) (38–40, 40–42, 42–44, 44–46) (47–51, 52–55, 56–59, 60–63), with approximately 4–6 inches of ease
- Finished Chest Circumference (buttoned): 36 (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66) inches
- Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 19 (19, 19½, 19½) (21, 21¼, 22, 22¼) (22, 22¼, 22½, 22½) inches
- Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 11¼ (11, 11½, 11¼) (12, 12, 12½, 12½) (12, 12, 11½, 11¼) inches
- Finished Length from Underarm to Cuff: 17 (17, 17¼, 17¼) (17½, 17½, 17½, 17¾) (17¾, 18, 18, 18) inches
Sample: The sweaters shown here are size 38, worn with 6 inches of ease.
For more information, see:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2025/09/23/classic-c...
About this pattern
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About this yarn
by Purl Soho
Sport
100% Alpaca
218 yards
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100
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825 projects
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About this yarn
by Purl Soho
Sport
100% Wool
383 yards
/
100
grams
3294 projects
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3553 times
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488 votes
About this yarn
by Purl Soho
Sport
100% Cotton
279 yards
/
100
grams
1233 projects
stashed
1547 times
rating
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4.7
from
177 votes
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