Women's Long-line Fitted Textured Cardigan #1066 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

Women's Long-line Fitted Textured Cardigan #1066 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

A classic raglan-sleeve cardigan worked in a textured all-over pattern, with a deep ribbed hem and cuffs and a neat ribbed button band. Designed in two bust sizes and finished with a shaped neckline and set-in buttonholes.

What you’ll make: A button-front cardigan with raglan shaping, ribbed hem/cuffs/neck edging, and an all-over textured pattern.

Yarn: Double knitting (DK) weight yarn. Main yarn type: smooth DK suitable for textured stitch definition (for example, 100% wool DK or a wool-blend DK).

Needles & notions: 3¼ mm and 4 mm knitting needles; 7 buttons; stitch holders or safety pins; tapestry needle for making up.

Tension (gauge): 26 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm / 4 in measured over the pattern on 4 mm needles.

Textured Raglan Cardigan — DK (Double Knitting)

A classic, crew-neck cardigan with an all-over textured stitch pattern, raglan shaping, and a neat buttoned front. Finished with ribbed hem, cuffs, neckband, and front borders.

What you’ll make
A long-sleeve raglan cardigan with a textured body pattern, ribbed lower band and cuffs, crew neckline, and a 7-button front.

Sizing / fit
To fit bust: 81–86 cm / 32–34 in (Size 1), 91–97 cm / 36–38 in (Size 2).
Finished bust: 93 cm / 36.5 in (Size 1), 114 cm / 45 in (Size 2).
Length to centre back neck: 62 cm / 24.5 in.
Sleeve seam: 43 cm / 17 in.

Yarn
DK (double knitting) weight yarn with clear stitch definition; a machine-washable wool or wool-blend is ideal for everyday wear.

Needles & notions
3.25 mm (UK 10 / US 3) needles, 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) needles, 7 buttons, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Tension (gauge)
26 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm / 4 in measured over pattern stitch on 4 mm needles.

Recommended yarn: Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino — 13 × 50 g balls (Size 1) or 15 × 50 g balls (Size 2).

Also suitable (currently available): Rowan Softyak DK, Rowan Summerlite DK, West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, Stylecraft Special DK, Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK, King Cole Big Value DK, DROPS Karisma, Cascade 220 Superwash

Construction notes
Worked flat in separate pieces (back, two fronts, sleeves) with raglan shaping, then seamed. Button and buttonhole borders are picked up and worked after the main pieces; neckband is picked up and finished in rib.

Skill level
Intermediate.

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.

Construction notes: Worked flat in pieces (Back, Left Front, Right Front, Sleeves) with raglan decreases for armhole shaping. Stitches are held at the neck and sleeves, then the neckband is picked up and worked in rib. Buttonhole band and button band are picked up and worked in rib, then sewn down. Finish by seaming and attaching buttons.

Skill level: Intermediate (patterned fabric, raglan shaping, picking up stitches, buttonholes).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2025.