CP01 Cardigan by Minimi Knit Design

CP01 Cardigan

Knitting
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
787 - 1635 yards (720 - 1495 m)
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
English
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CP01 Cardigan is a matching cardigan for the CP01 Slipover. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. The front band is knitted by picking up stitches around the front opening and back neck. It features European shoulders and loose sleeves. It is a mostly mindless knit. The pattern comes with video tutorials.

CP01 Cardigan is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Sizes
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Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches.

This garment is intended to be worn open, with about 17-20.5 cm / 6.75-8 inches positive ease. If you prefer to add closure, choose the next size up.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 17 cm / 6.75 inches of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference (measured without overlap): 96 (105.5, 116.5, 125.5, 135) {145, 155, 165.5, 176.5, 188} cm / 37.75 (41.5, 46, 49.25, 53) {57, 61, 65, 69.5, 74} inches

Materials

Yarn

Aran weight

Shown here: Lamana Bergamo (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 65 m / 71 yds, 25 g / 0.88 oz skein; Color #00): 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) {18, 19, 20, 22, 23} balls

Yardage: 720 (800, 895, 970, 1035) {1130, 1190, 1265, 1385, 1495} m / 785 (875, 980, 1060, 1130) {1235, 1300, 1385, 1515, 1635} yds, including 10% allowance

Notions

Locking stitch markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Needles

5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

5 mm / US 8 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem.

4.5 mm / US 7 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs.

Gauge

16 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle worked flat/in the round, blocked.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, picking up stitches, short rows