The Maggie Cardigan is a beautifully structured, lightweight cardigan worked from the top down. The back yoke is worked first, flat and back and forth, shaped with increases. Each shoulder is then worked separately from stitches picked up along the top of the back yoke.
Stitches are picked up along the shoulders, and the remainder of the yoke and body is worked flat on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked in the round from the armholes, using double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique. To finish, neat ribbed plackets are worked along the front edges and around the neckline.
This design has a refined silhouette with gentle shaping and a polished finish — ideal for knitters who enjoy detail without fuss.
The Maggie Cardigan is designed to have approximately 5 cm of positive ease, meaning it is intended to be slightly larger than your actual bust measurement.
To achieve the correct fit, it is important to knit to the stated gauge. Always knit, wash, and block a swatch before beginning.
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
89 (91) 96 (101) 106 (115) 125 (136) 143 (153) cm
48 (52) 54 (56) 58 (59) 60 (63) 66 (70) cm
(measured mid back, excluding neck edge)
23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles
3.5 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm)
3 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm)
3.5 mm and 3 mm double-pointed needles
(unless using Magic Loop)
This pattern can be knitted in one strand or two strands held together, depending on the fabric you prefer.
Choose a smooth, lightweight fingering yarn with excellent stitch definition.
Approximate total metreage required:
784 (896) 896 (1,008) 1,120 (1,120) 1,232 (1,232) 1,344 (1,456) metres
Use one fingering-weight yarn held together with a lace-weight silk/mohair-style yarn for a soft fabric with a gentle halo.
Fingering-weight strand:
940 (940) 940 (1,175) 1,175 (1,175) 1,175 (1,410) 1,410 (1,410) metres
Lace-weight mohair-style strand:
848 (848) 1,060 (1,060) 1,060 (1,272) 1,272 (1,272) 1,484 (1,484) metres
If you prefer longer sleeves, allow approximately 200 additional metres of yarn for each size.
6 buttons (approximately 18 mm)
★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)
Suitable for confident knitters who are comfortable with shaping, picking up stitches, and garment construction.
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