Women's Waffle-Stitch Cardigan Jacket - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

Loose Waffle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Jacket (Thigh-length) — What you’ll make: a relaxed, drop-shoulder cardigan jacket with deep waffle texture, wide ribbed hems/cuffs, patch pockets, and a plush short-row shawl collar.

Sizing / Measurements: XS–2XL (finished chest 110/120/130/140/150/160 cm; back length ~78–83 cm).

Yarn (100 g balls): XS 7–8 | S 8–9 | M 9–10 | L 11–12 | XL 12–13 | 2XL 14–15 (bulky/Chunky weight ~130–140 m per 100 g).

Tension (gauge): 14 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm in Waffle Stitch on 6.5 mm after light blocking.

Needles & notions: 6.5 mm (main), 6.0 mm (ribs/collar), stitch holders, markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools, 5 buttons (28–32 mm).

Construction notes: body pieces worked flat in 1×1 rib hems then 4-row Waffle Stitch; drop-shoulder; shoulders joined; sleeves picked up and worked down; front bands and shawl collar picked up in one, collar shaped with short rows (half-fisherman’s rib); pockets worked separately and sewn on; 5 evenly spaced buttonholes on right band.

Skill level: confident beginner / easy intermediate.

Recommended yarn: Rowan Big Wool.

Yarn Suggestions (Bulky/Chunky): Rowan Big Wool (wool, ~80 m/100 g), Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Chunky (acrylic, ~136 m/100 g), Stylecraft Special Chunky (acrylic, ~144 m/100 g), Malabrigo Mecha (merino, ~130 m/100 g), Berroco Vintage Chunky (blend, ~125 m/100 g), Heirloom Merino Magic Chunky (merino, ~100–105 m/100 g).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.

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