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Vřes Cardigan is a textured knit blending modern elegance with a romantic charm. It’s perfect for wrapping yourself up in coziness on a crisp morning or curling up in your favorite chair with a book on a chilly evening.

With a blend of easy stockinette knitting and engaging techniques, the Vřes Cardigan pattern is a great project for both adventurous and beginner knitters. Pair it with jeans for a casual look or wear it over a dress for a touch of effortless style. I hope this cardigan will become a cherished staple in your handmade wardrobe.

The PDF pattern includes:
Written instructions
Links to video tutorials
Graphic charts
Illustrated schematic with measurements
List of abbreviations

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
33 ½ (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 66) in/85
(91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 167.5) cm
Regular fit (2-3 ½ in/ 5-9 cm of positive ease).

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
Yarns used for this design: Wabash Woollen Works, worsted weight, 66% Merino, 30% Cashmere, 4% silk
4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins or 800 (1000, 1200, 1400, 1400, 1600, 1600, 1800, 1800) yds/1148 (1297, 1448, 1619, 1781, 1954, 2127, 2310, 2480) m of yarn that’s approx. 200 yds/183 m per 105 g/3.7 oz

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn, or stitch holder for holding stitches
Tapestry needle for sewing shoulders and weaving in ends
2 antler toggle buttons

DIFFICULTY
Adventurous beginner / intermediate - Should have experience with knitting, decreasing and increasing, yarn overs, picking up sts. Brioche/half fisherman’s stitch knitting experience is a benefit but not necessary if willing to learn.

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