Tessera Cardigan is a modern DK-weight cardigan inspired by the geometry of mosaic tiles. The shoulders are worked in a solid color with textured garter ridges creating structure and visual contrast. The body features high-contrast mosaic colorwork created by a series of slipped stitches for bold patterning and easy knitting. With clean lines and approachable techniques, Tessera balances visual interest with everyday wearability.

Tessera Cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down, making it easy to check fit as the piece grows. The back is shaped first, followed by the fronts, which are then joined at the underarms and worked down to the lower hem. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round to the cuffs.

Designed to be worn with 6–10 inches (15–25.5 cm) of positive ease. Select size accordingly.

Sizes
1 ( 2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished Chest Circumference
40.75 (48, 55.5, 62.5, 70) inches / 103.5 (122, 141, 139, 178) cm

Yarn
Knit Picks Swish DK 100% superwash wool; 123yds/50g)
Rose Heather (MC) 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
Black (C1) 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins
White (C2) 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins

Needles
US 6 (4mm) 32-in or longer circular needle and DPNs, short circular needle, or needle(s) for Magic Loop
US 8 (5mm) 32-in or longer circular needle

Notions
6 Buttons, 7/8 in (22 mm) diameter
Yarn Needle
Locking Stitch Markers
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holders

This pattern is supported by video tutorials:

1. Pick Up Stitches Using the Tail
2. Buttonhole + Applied Border
3. Attach button with no knots