Long Road Cardigan
The Long Road Cardigan is a versatile and stylish knitting pattern that comes in two distinct versions: a chic cropped cardigan and an elegant long cardigan, both featuring a cozy hood. Each version is expertly designed to be worked from the top down, making it an approachable project for knitters of all skill levels. You'll also want to check out the complementary patterns for the Long Road Hoodie, Long Road Pullover, and Long Road Hat for a complete set!
This beautiful cardigan is designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 29.5” to 62.5” (75 cm to 158 cm). The cropped version is tailored with approximately 4” (10 cm) of positive ease, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed fit that’s perfect for layering. Whether you prefer a snug fit or a looser style, this cardigan allows you to express your personal knitting style.
Yarn Choice: The Long Road Cardigan is made using Järbo Svensk Ull, a premium 100% Swedish wool yarn. Each skein weighs 100 g and provides about 197 yards (180 m) of warmth and comfort, making it an excellent choice for this project.
Cropped Cardigan Requirements: For the cropped version, you will need 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins, which translates to approximately 950 (1060, 1170, 1290, 1430, 1580, 1700, 1870, 2010) yards (865, 960, 1080, 1180, 1310, 1440, 1560, 1710, 1840 m) of worsted weight yarn. Our sample was delightfully knitted in the stunning colorway Rhubarb Lemonade, but feel free to explore your creativity with your choice of colors!
Long Cardigan Requirements: For the longer version of the cardigan, you will need 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. This equates to approximately 1245 (1385, 1500, 1680, 1855, 2040, 2195, 2400, 2570) yards (1140, 1265, 1375, 1535, 1695, 1870, 2010, 2190, 2350 m) of worsted weight yarn. Both versions are designed with comfort and style in mind, perfect for any season.
Unleash your creativity with the Long Road Cardigan—an essential pattern for your knitting repertoire, offering both practicality and elegance. Start your journey today and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a beautiful knitted piece that you can wear with pride!
