Mixed Checks Cardigan by Amy Gunderson

Mixed Checks Cardigan

Knitting
August 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stranded knitting
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1480 - 2600 yards (1353 - 2377 m)
XS (S/M, L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X, 5X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Fronts, Back, and Sleeves are made separately, flat and sewn together. Colors are changed using the stranded method. Holds both colors throughout each row, changing colors as indicated in the Checks pattern. The edge stitch on each side of all pieces will be worked in the main color. Be sure to carry the contrast color to the end of each row, putting a single twist around it with the main color.

SIZES
XS (S/M, L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X, 5X)
Shown in 1X/2X Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32 (381/2, 44¾, 51½, 57½, 64)“
Length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti Pilling® Select (50% Anti Pilling Acrylic; 50% Nylon; 3.5oz/100g, 185yds/170m) • MC: 2179-01 Pearl – 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls
• CC1: 2179-26 Ocean – 1 ball, all sizes
• CC2: 2179-24 Currant – 1 ball, all sizes
• CC3: 2179-17 Goldenrod – 1 ball, all sizes
• CC4: 2179-21 Rouge – 1 ball, all sizes
• CC5: 2179-15 Copper – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s)
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) and US Size 6 (4 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, white sewing needle and thread, 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) – 5/8” buttons

GAUGE
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” in stranded knitting with larger needle
25 sts x 27 rows = 4” in K1, P1 Ribbing with smaller needle, unstretched