The Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition is a soft, lightweight cardigan worked from the top down with simple shaping and clean lines. You begin with the ribbed neckline, then work the round yoke using four evenly spaced increase rounds. The body is knit flat in smooth stockinette stitch, and the sleeves are worked in the round for a seamless finish.
With two strands of mohair held together, this cardigan becomes beautifully airy while still warm — an approachable knit with a lovely, floaty fabric.
Designed with approx. 10 cm of positive ease, giving a relaxed but not oversized fit.
80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100)
100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) 140–150 cm
96 (100) 105 (111) 120 (129) 140 (151) 161 cm
52 (54) 56 (58) 59 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm
Choose size based on actual bust measurement. Length can be adjusted easily.
This cardigan is worked using two strands of laceweight mohair held together to create a soft, light fabric with a gentle halo.
Look for:
Held double throughout
That meets gauge: 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 cm on 4 mm needles
If you'd like help matching yarn or selecting the perfect softness for you, message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora.
Based on standard mohair yardage (~210–212 m per 25 g):
200 (200–225) 225 (250) 250 (275) 300 (325) 350–375 g total
≈ 1,680 (1,680–1,890) 1,890 (2,100) 2,100 (2,310) 2,520 (2,730) 2,940–3,150 metres
(Remember: this accounts for two strands held together.)
If your chosen mohair has slightly different metreage, we’re happy to help you calculate exact amounts.
4 mm circular needles (40 / 80 / 100 cm)
3.5 mm circular needle (80 cm)
3.5 mm DPNs or Magic Loop
21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles with two strands of mohair held together, after blocking.
9 buttons (approx. 15 mm)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
★☆☆☆☆ – Beginner-friendly
A perfect entry point into mohair knitting and top-down garment construction.
A printed knitting pattern only, ready for your project bag.
(No digital PDF is included.)
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