Bookworm Cardi by Yarn Citizen Design Team

Bookworm Cardi

Knitting
December 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
800 - 1840 yards (732 - 1682 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished Measurements:
Chest circumference: 30 (32.5, 36.5, 40.5, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)”

Gauge:
21 sts x 32 rounds = 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, unblocked
Take time to check gauge.

Materials:
50% wool; 230 yds / 100g per skein): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins shown in Sand

Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 24” circular needle and US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” circular needle
Notions: (7) 1/2” buttons, stitch markers, tapestry
needle, waste yarn

Pattern Notes:
Sweater is knitted from the top and down, beginning at the shoulder. Back stitches are put on hold and Front Stitches are picked up along both fronts. Front and Back panels are then joined and knitted back and forth to the bottom hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up and knitted after the body is complete. Button band stitches are picked up at the end and knitted up the Right Front, across the Back, and then down the Left Front. Buttons are then sewn on, matching buttons to buttonholes.

Instructions have color-coded sizes for your convenience.

Pattern includes a full schematic.