Hooded short cardigan

Discover the perfect blend of style and comfort with our Hooded Cardigan knitting pattern! This trendy, cropped-length cardigan features seamless knit construction, long balloon sleeves, and a stylish hood, making it a must-have addition to your wardrobe. Designed for ease, this cardigan is crafted from the top down using raglan stitches, specifically Right Lifted Increase (RLI) and Left Lifted Increase (LLI), ensuring a beautiful fit with minimal finishing required.

The front band of the cardigan boasts six elegant buttons and is knitted in one continuous piece, streamlining the sewing process and allowing you to focus on creating instead of finishing. The cozy hood is added after the main body of the cardigan is completed, providing an additional layer of warmth and style. This versatile Hooded Short Cardigan pairs beautifully with high-waisted jeans, leggings, shorts, and dresses, making it an ideal option for any season.

Yarn: For this cardigan, we recommend using Totally Cotswold Aran yarn, which is made from 100% high-quality wool. Each 50g (1.8oz) ball of yarn contains approximately 70 meters (77 yards).

Yarn weight: You will need a total of 600 (600) 650 (650) 700 (700) grams or 21.1 (21.1) 22.9 (22.9) 24.6 (24.6) ounces, which translates to 12 (12) 13 (13) 14 (14) balls. This equals around 840 (840) 910 (910) 980 (980) meters or 924 (924) 1001 (1001) 1078 (1078) yards of yarn.

Needles: To get started on your Hooded Cardigan, you'll need 4.5mm (US7, UK7) circular needles. A length of 60-100cm (24-40in) is suitable for the main body, and a shorter 40cm (16in) circular needle will work wonderfully for the sleeves.

Gauge: For a perfect fit, ensure to achieve the gauge of 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) = 15 stitches x 18 rows in Stockinette stitch, following steam blocking (this means using steam from an iron to finish your pieces). This will ensure that your finished cardigan looks stunning!

Get ready to impress with your new knitting skills by creating this fashionable Hooded Cardigan! With our detailed pattern, you'll enjoy the process of making a chic and cozy addition to your wardrobe or a thoughtful knitted gift for someone special. Happy knitting!