The August Cardigan is worked from the top down with classic raglan shaping and a relaxed fit. It features rolled edges and a silhouette designed for everyday wear. Quiet simplicity with a lived‑in feel that makes it the kind of cardigan you reach for again and again.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Additional languages coming soon.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
The August Cardigan has around 8½" [21 cm] of positive ease for sizes XS-L and gradually less positive ease for sizes XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60" [76 (86) 91 (101.5) 112 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm]. For example: If you measure a 34" [86 cm] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 42½" [106 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 8½" [21 cm] positive ease. Refer to Page 10 for additional details on final measurements.
Finished Bust Circumference
38½ (42½) 44½ (48½) 49 (53) 57 (60) 63"
[96.5 (106) 112 (121) 122.5 (133) 142.5 (149.5) 158 cm]
Length, as measured from mid back
19¾ (21) 21½ (22¾) 22¾ (24) 24½ (25¼) 25¾”
[49.5 (52.5) 54 (57) 57 (60) 61.5 (63) 64.5 cm]
Gauge
17 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4" [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked
Needle Size
5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4.5 mm (US Size 7) 32 and/or 40" [80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4 mm (US Size 6) 32 and/or 40" [80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
Materials
450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (650) 650 g Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (50 g = 137 yds) in colorway Thunder Cloud, 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (13) 13 skeins
held together with
150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 g Cascade Alpaca Lace (50 g = 437 yds) in colorway Charcoal 1414, 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 skeins
Buttons/toggles
9 measuring ¾"/20 mm
Notions
9 stitch markers, extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional), thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons
Techniques
Long-tail cast-on, knitting flat, knitting in the round, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, standard bind-off, wet blocking.
Indicates linked video support.
Schematic included.
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail. Please be sure to download pattern since download link will expire after 24 hours once clicked.
The August Cardigan is worked from the top down with classic raglan shaping and a relaxed fit. It features rolled edges and a silhouette designed for everyday wear. Quiet simplicity with a lived‑in feel that makes it the kind of cardigan you reach for again and again.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Additional languages coming soon.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
The August Cardigan has around 8½" [21 cm] of positive ease for sizes XS-L and gradually less positive ease for sizes XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60" [76 (86) 91 (101.5) 112 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm]. For example: If you measure a 34" [86 cm] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 42½" [106 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 8½" [21 cm] positive ease. Refer to Page 10 for additional details on final measurements.
Finished Bust Circumference
38½ (42½) 44½ (48½) 49 (53) 57 (60) 63"
[96.5 (106) 112 (121) 122.5 (133) 142.5 (149.5) 158 cm]
Length, as measured from mid back
19¾ (21) 21½ (22¾) 22¾ (24) 24½ (25¼) 25¾”
[49.5 (52.5) 54 (57) 57 (60) 61.5 (63) 64.5 cm]
Gauge
17 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4" [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked
Needle Size
5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4.5 mm (US Size 7) 32 and/or 40" [80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4 mm (US Size 6) 32 and/or 40" [80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
Materials
450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (650) 650 g Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (50 g = 137 yds) in colorway Thunder Cloud, 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (13) 13 skeins
held together with
150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 g Cascade Alpaca Lace (50 g = 437 yds) in colorway Charcoal 1414, 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 skeins
Buttons/toggles
9 measuring ¾"/20 mm
Notions
9 stitch markers, extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional), thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons
Techniques
Long-tail cast-on, knitting flat, knitting in the round, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, standard bind-off, wet blocking.
Indicates linked video support.
Schematic included.
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail. Please be sure to download pattern since download link will expire after 24 hours once clicked.
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