Autumnsong Cardigan

This stunning cardigan design is inspired by the vibrant autumn colours of the trees in beautiful Perthshire, Central Scotland, where I once called home. The intricate pattern is based on skeleton leaves, a motif I have always found fascinating. This cardigan features a body and sleeves that are expertly knitted from the bottom up and in the round, ensuring minimal seams for a smooth finish.

To enhance functionality, steek stitches are intentionally included in the body, which will later be cut open to create button bands, allowing for a seamless design. The cardigan's body and sleeves are then joined to form a lovely yoke. To achieve a comfortable and flattering fit, a few decrease rows are worked at the underarms. The beautiful yoke patterning is followed by additional decreases in the last few rows to provide shaping that contours to your body. We also incorporate short rows to raise the back neck, ensuring an optimal fit that hugs your silhouette perfectly.

For those looking to create a matching accessory, do not miss my Autumnsong Beanie pattern, which is designed to knit to the same gauge as this cardigan. This means it can serve as a perfect wearable swatch, allowing you to ensure your gauge is met, or experiment with your own favourite colour combinations. Additionally, the pattern features useful hyperlinks for any techniques that may be new to you, making it accessible for knitters of all levels. Dive into this project, and celebrate the enchanting beauty of autumn with every knit!