Koko Cardi

A classic flat-and-seamed cardigan from Kiniki Knits — the Kōkō Cardi is designed for knitters who appreciate a traditional construction and a project that comes together quickly. A high hip length, a generous shawl collar, and a wide ribbed bottom band give it a relaxed, cosy character that's as comfortable to wear as it is satisfying to knit. The button bands and collar are integrated into the body as you work, so there's minimal finishing at the end.

The cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up. At the armholes, the work divides into front and back sections completed separately. The shawl collar is shaped by extending each front collar piece past the shoulders and joining them with a three-needle bind-off at the back of the neck — a neat technique that produces a clean, professional result. Shoulders are then seamed, the collar secured to the neckline, and the sleeves — worked flat with simple increases — are sewn into the armholes.

Pattern Details

• Designer: Kiniki Knits (Queenstown, NZ)
• Garment: Women's Cardigan (shawl collar, high hip length)
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Advanced Beginner
• Yarn: Super lofty single, or sport / light DK + fluffy fingering held together
• Needles: 5 mm (US 8) — ribbed bands; 5.5 mm (US 9) — torso, buttonhole bands & collar
• Gauge: 17 sts × 24–26 rows per 10 cm in stockinette (swatch to confirm)

Size & Yardage Guide

*Yardage is per yarn. If using two yarns held together, you will need this quantity of each. If using a single lofty yarn, use this quantity in total.

Please note: this listing is for the knitting pattern only. Yarn and needles are not included.