Cloud Cardigan by Kat Rieckel

Cloud Cardigan

Knitting
October 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
738 - 1722 yards (675 - 1575 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
English
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Cloud Cardigan pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down using the contiguous method for set-in sleeves, creating a tailored fit without the need for sewing. Sleeves are worked after the body has been completed. Body and sleeves are finished with an applied i-cord on the cuffs, button band, and neckline.

The PDF pattern includes:
Written instructions
Links to video tutorials
Illustrated schematic with measurements
List of abbreviations
Detailed explanation of the applied I-cord

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
30 ½ (34 ¼, 38, 42 ¾, 46 ½, 49 ½, 53 ¼, 58 ¾, 60 ¼, 64 ¾) in/ 77.5 (87, 96.5, 108.5, 118, 126, 135.5, 149, 153, 164.5) cm
Fitted/regular fit.
Model is 5’6” / 168 cm tall and has a 34 in/86.5 cm bust. She’s wearing size S in the pictures.

YARN
The Fibre Co Cirro, fine/sport weight, 40% suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% merino wool, 246 yds/ 225 m per 50 g/1.8 oz.
3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins or 738 (984, 984, 1230, 1230, 1476, 1476, 1722, 1722) yds/675 (900, 900, 1125, 1125, 1350, 1350, 1575, 1575) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Knitting needles US size 4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain the gauge - a long circular needle (32 in/80 cm), or the length you’re most comfortable using.
6 buttons, approx. ½ in/1.3 cm in diameter
6 stitch markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Tapestry needle

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

This pattern was thoroughly tested by multiple knitters and professionally tech edited.

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