Novice Cardigan Junior - Chunky Edition

The Novice Cardigan Junior – Chunky Edition is a cosy, beginner-friendly cardigan worked from the top down. You begin at the ribbed neckline, then work the yoke, body, and sleeves in one continuous piece.

The cardigan is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, with ribbed edges for structure and durability. The round yoke is shaped using four evenly spaced increase sections, making this an excellent introduction to garment construction for newer knitters or confident beginners.

This chunky version creates a warm, soft fabric with great stitch definition and quick progress — perfect for kids’ winter layers.

Sizes

6–7 (7–8) 8–10 (10–12) 12–14 years

Finished Bust Circumference

78 (81) 85 (89) 94 cm

Length

46 (47) 48 (50) 52 cm
(measured mid back)

Gauge

14 stitches × 21 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 7 mm needles

Needles

• 6 mm circular needles (80 cm)

• 7 mm circular needles (80 cm)

• 6 mm and 7 mm double-pointed needles
  (or Magic Loop if preferred)

Yarn Requirements (by metreage)

This cardigan is worked with two strands held together throughout:

• One chunky / bulky-weight yarn

• One lace-weight silk–mohair style yarn

Chunky-weight strand

Approximate metreage required:
450 (450) 600 (600) 750 metres

(such as the Indiecita 14 ply (closer to gauge) or  Chakska Alpaca Air )

Lace-weight mohair-style strand

Approximate metreage required (same for all sizes):
636 metres

(Based on a lace mohair-style yarn averaging ~212 m per 25 g)

Together, these two strands create a soft, lofty fabric with warmth and gentle halo, while remaining lightweight enough for comfortable wear.

Notions

• 6 buttons (approximately 18 mm)

Difficulty

★☆☆☆☆ (1 out of 5)

Designed specifically for beginners, with simple construction and minimal shaping.