Novice Cardigan Mohair Edition - Petite Knit

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.

Sizing & Fit

Designed with approx. 10 cm of positive ease, giving a relaxed but not oversized fit.

Designed to fit bust:

80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100)
100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) 140–150 cm

Finished bust circumference:

96 (100) 105 (111) 120 (129) 140 (151) 161 cm

Length (mid back):

52 (54) 56 (58) 59 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm

Choose size based on actual bust measurement. Length can be adjusted easily.

Yarn Type Needed

This cardigan is worked using two strands of laceweight mohair held together to create a soft, light fabric with a gentle halo.

Look for:

• Laceweight mohair or mohair–silk blend

• 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.

Approximate Meterage Required

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.

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (40 / 80 / 100 cm)

• 3.5 mm circular needle (80 cm)

• 3.5 mm DPNs or Magic Loop

Gauge

21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles with two strands of mohair held together, after blocking.

Notions

• 9 buttons (approx. 15 mm)

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

Difficulty

★☆☆☆☆ – Beginner-friendly
A perfect entry point into mohair knitting and top-down garment construction.

What You’re Getting

A printed knitting pattern only, ready for your project bag.
(No digital PDF is included.)