The Lakes Crew Cardigan is worked from the top down. It has dropped saddle shoulders that embrace a cozy and slightly oversized silhouette while adding an element of structure. Shaping is thoughtfully integrated at key points, ensuring a perfect fit. The pattern features two sleeve/cuff styles and two hem options, allowing you to customize the final look. The cardigan is an all‑weather staple—comfortable, versatile, and effortless on any day.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Additional languages coming soon.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Size Guide
The Lakes Crew Cardigan has around 12¼-12½" [30.5-31 cm] of positive ease for sizes XS-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 46½" [127 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 12½" [31 cm] positive ease.
Finished Bust Circumference
42½ (46½) 48¼ (52¼) 56¼ (60¼) 64¼ (68¼) 72¼"
[106 (116) 120.5 (130.5) 140.5 (150.5) 160.5 (170.5) 180.5 cm]
Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4" [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked.
Needle Size
5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
4.5 mm (US Size 7) double pointed needle, 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4 mm (US Size 6) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80, and/or 100 cm] circular needles
Materials
500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 (650) 650 g Wooldreamers Saona (50 g = 241 yds) in colorway Ozetta, 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 13 skeins. Note: Two strands of fingering weight yarn are held together to meet gauge, but you may choose to knit this cardigan using only a single strand of dk or worsted weight yarn, as long as you can meet the correct gauge
Buttons/toggles
6 measuring ¾"/20 mm
Notions
12 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional); thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons
Techniques
Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, buttonholes, holding stitches, picking up stitches, Italian cast-on, Italian 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 Lakes Crew Cardigan is worked from the top down. It has dropped saddle shoulders that embrace a cozy and slightly oversized silhouette while adding an element of structure. Shaping is thoughtfully integrated at key points, ensuring a perfect fit. The pattern features two sleeve/cuff styles and two hem options, allowing you to customize the final look. The cardigan is an all‑weather staple—comfortable, versatile, and effortless on any day.
Knitting pattern available in English.
Additional languages coming soon.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Size Guide
The Lakes Crew Cardigan has around 12¼-12½" [30.5-31 cm] of positive ease for sizes XS-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 46½" [127 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 12½" [31 cm] positive ease.
Finished Bust Circumference
42½ (46½) 48¼ (52¼) 56¼ (60¼) 64¼ (68¼) 72¼"
[106 (116) 120.5 (130.5) 140.5 (150.5) 160.5 (170.5) 180.5 cm]
Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4" [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked.
Needle Size
5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
4.5 mm (US Size 7) double pointed needle, 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80 and/or 100 cm] circular needles
4 mm (US Size 6) 16, 32 and/or 40" [40, 80, and/or 100 cm] circular needles
Materials
500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 (650) 650 g Wooldreamers Saona (50 g = 241 yds) in colorway Ozetta, 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 13 skeins. Note: Two strands of fingering weight yarn are held together to meet gauge, but you may choose to knit this cardigan using only a single strand of dk or worsted weight yarn, as long as you can meet the correct gauge
Buttons/toggles
6 measuring ¾"/20 mm
Notions
12 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional); thread or spare yarn for attaching buttons
Techniques
Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, buttonholes, holding stitches, picking up stitches, Italian cast-on, Italian 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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