I think it’s the colors, but this cardigan knitting pattern reminds me a little bit of a school uniform, only clearly a lot more fun.
The Samara from Berroco was designed by Åsa Buchta and uses bulky yarn. It’s mostly a simple, cropped cardigan, but with balloon sleeves and a touch of colorwork on those sleeves and the patch pockets. Even better, those bands of colorwork are also worked in a simple textured stitch pattern, which makes them stand out even more.
This cardigan is worked in pieces and seamed, and the pockets are also knit separately and sewn on. Pieces are worked flat from the bottom up.
It calls for Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky, which is a superwash wool yarn, making the cardigan as easy to care for as it is to wear. But use any chunky yarn of your choice, of course!
There are nine sizes available, ranging from a bust measurement (with the cardigan buttoned) of 36.75 to 71 inches. The length ranges from 22 to 24.25 inches, but you can always make it longer if you like, bearing in mind that you will need more yarn if you do. You might also want to adjust the placement of the pockets if you change the length. As written it needs six buttons, but, again, if you want to make it longer you might want to add another button or two.
The patter is available free from Berroco.
Looking for more great cardigan knitting patterns? I have a collection of summer cardigan knitting patterns for folks on the side of the world who are heading into that season. And for those of us who are heading into the colder part of the year, I have a collection of cozy cardigan knitting patterns you’ll want to keep handy for cool weather. There’s a cardigan to knit for every time of year!
[Photo: Berroco]
