The Handwork Cardigan was born from gratitude and love. Created in honor of my Local Yarn Store’s first anniversary, it is a quiet thank-you to Whitney for building a space where creativity blooms, and to the Handwork community whose warmth and friendship fill every corner.

This sweater carries that spirit—easy stitches that flow like conversation, deep pockets to hold little treasures, and a fit that wraps you in comfort. It’s a cardigan meant not only to wear, but to remember: of laughter shared, new skills learned, and the simple joy of making together.

The Handwork pattern is FREE with purchase of yarn at Handwork SLC. Pattern will be available for purchase October 2025.

https://www.handworkslc.com/

NOTES: The cardigan is worked top down starting with the back and front yokes, then joined at the underarms and worked in one piece to hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round. The buttonband is worked from picked up stitches around the neckline. Pockets are worked separately and seamed to front of cardigan. To finish, buttons are sewn onto Neckband.

SIZES
This pattern is available in 11 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162, 168-173, 178-183) cm

Finished Chest Circumference, Buttoned: 39¼ (41¾, 46¼, 51¼) (53¾, 58¼, 63¼) (68, 70¼, 75¼, 77¾) in / 100 (106, 117½, 130) (136½, 148, 161) (173, 178, 191, 197½) cm
Intended Ease: +8-12 in / 20-30 cm
Sample shown is size 3.

YARN
Wooldreamers Mota (100% Merina Entrefina & Manchega Wool)
5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
Shown in color 246

NEEDLES
US 7, 40-inch circular & DPNs
US 8, 40-inch circular & DPNs
Spare US 8 circular needle
Spare US 7 circular needle

NOTIONS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Locking stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Three - 1 in / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Waffle Stitch Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking

TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Long-Tail Tubular Cast On
Increases
Decreases
Selvedge Edge
Seaming Pockets
Buttonholes
Sewing Buttons
Knitting in the Round