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.
Can you imagine knitting all this stockinette by hand? As machine knitters we could knit this sweater in no time.
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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 |


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:
- This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
- Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
- 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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