Boyfriend Cardigan

Boyfriend Cardigan - Inspiration

Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter

This stylish boyfriend cardigan begins with a deep rib and has options for waist shaping or a straight fit, depending on your style and preference. The cardi features set in sleeves, afterthought pockets for a relaxed touch.

HK Original
MK Substitute
Misses Size Knit Misses or women's plus
Fitted or straight body Your choice of Knit it Now patterns
Front band knitting with the body Hand manipulate the ribbed band as you knit, or add a separate band later
Can you imagine knitting all this stockinette by hand? As machine knitters we could knit this sweater in no time.

About the Boyfriend Cardigan Pattern from Knit Picks

Hey there! We’re so excited to share the Boyfriend Cardigan with you—it’s a gorgeous design that caught our eye. Here’s the scoop:

  1. This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
  2. Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
  3. What you’ll need to do:
    • Start with the original hand-knit pattern (we’ve provided a link for you).
    • Use Knit It Now’s amazing tools, like our Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns, to adapt and customize it for your machine.
    • Don’t forget to adjust for YOUR gauge, YOUR yarn choice, and YOUR personal flair!

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