Maggie Cardigan - Petite Knit

The Maggie Cardigan is a timeless, lightweight V-neck cardigan worked from the top down with clean shaping and a beautifully smooth finish. You begin by working the back yoke flat with increases, then shape each shoulder from stitches picked up along the top of the yoke. Stitches are picked up along the shoulders to continue the yoke, and the body is then worked flat on a circular needle.

The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, and the cardigan is finished with tidy front plackets and a neat neckline. It’s a soft, wearable everyday cardigan with an elegant, classic fit.

Sizing & Fit

Designed with approx. 5 cm of positive ease, giving a gently relaxed silhouette without feeling oversized.

Designed to fit bust:

75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95)
95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm

Finished bust circumference:

89 (91) 96 (101) 106 (115) 125 (136) 143 (153) cm

Length (mid back, excl. neckband):

48 (52) 54 (56) 58 (59) 60 (63) 66 (70) cm

Choose size based on your actual bust measurement and preferred ease. Length is easily adjustable.

Yarn Type Needed

You can knit the Maggie Cardigan in either:

Option A — DK-weight luxury fibre (single strand)

Cashmere, merino–cashmere blends, or similarly soft yarns that knit to 23 sts × 32 rows on 3.5 mm.
This option creates a smooth, luxe fabric with beautiful drape.

Option B — Light fingering or 4-ply yarn held together with laceweight mohair

This combination gives a soft halo and a light, airy feel while still meeting gauge.

Look for yarn that:

• comfortably achieves 23 sts × 32 rows = 10 cm on 3.5 mm

• has a smooth, even texture for clean fabric

• suits lightweight cardigans

If you’d like hands-on help choosing the perfect combination, pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora or message us.

Approximate Meterage Required

Option A — DK-weight yarn (single strand)

Using typical DK metreage (~110–120 m per 50 g):

175 (200) 200 (225) 250 (250) 275 (275) 300 (325) g
≈ 385 (440) 440 (495) 550 (550) 605 (605) 660 (715) metres

Option B — 4-ply/Fingering yarn + Laceweight Mohair (held together)

Totals below include both strands held together:

Fingering yarn:
200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) g
≈ 940 (940) 940 (1175) 1175 (1175) 1175 (1410) 1410 (1410–1500) metres

Mohair/lace yarn:
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) 175 (175) g
≈ 850–950 (850–950) 1060 (1060) 1060 (1275) 1275 (1275) 1480 (1480–1600) metres

If you prefer longer sleeves, add approx. 50 g of your chosen yarn(s).

We’re happy to help you match yarn quantities based on what’s available.

Needles

• 3.5 mm circular needles — 60 / 80 / 100 cm

• 3 mm circular needles — 60 / 80 / 100 cm

• 3 mm & 3.5 mm DPNs or Magic Loop

Gauge

23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles, after washing and blocking.

Swatching and blocking are essential for accurate fit.

Difficulty

★★★☆☆ – Intermediate
A beautiful, wearable staple with clear construction and satisfying details.

What You’re Getting

A printed knitting pattern only for the PetiteKnit Maggie Cardigan.
(No digital PDF is included.)