Fade-Friendly Open Cardigan Knitting Pattern

"Every step made sense and the result is gorgeous. Love how flexible the pattern is—great for customizing!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leah D.

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What's included: Knitting Pattern as a PDF download with step by step instructions, lots of pictures, and helpful tips.

Show off your favourite yarn fades with the Fade-Friendly Open Cardigan Knitting Pattern, a stylish layering piece designed to highlight colour transitions with ease. This cardigan features an open-front design, relaxed fit, and smooth lines that let gradient or tonal yarns shine without distraction. Perfect for cool-weather layering or adding a pop of colour to everyday outfits, it’s as wearable as it is eye-catching.

The pattern is worked seamlessly with clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips for managing colour changes, and detailed photos to guide you throughout. Whether you're using hand-dyed skeins or blending leftovers into something beautiful, this cardigan pattern makes it easy to create a fluid, fade-forward garment that’s truly one of a kind.

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Language: English UK Terms, Japanese, French

Skill Level: The knitting level for this pattern is Confident Beginners

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sizes are inclusive

Finished Bust Circumference:
33 (36, 37.5, 39, 42.5)(46.5, 50.5, 55, 59, 63)”/
84 (91.5, 95.5, 99, 108)(118, 128.5, 140, 150, 160) cm
Intended to be worn with with 2-4”/5-10 cm positive ease

Materials and other details:

• Yarn: DK weight in 4 colors to create a cohesive fade
  Color A: 210 (225, 235, 245, 265)(285, 315, 345, 370, 390) yds/95 (105, 110, 115, 120)(130, 145, 155, 170, 180) g
  Color B: 350 (375, 400, 410, 440)(480, 525, 575, 615, 655) yds/160 (170, 185, 190, 205)(220, 240, 260, 280, 300) g
  Color C: 400 (430, 455, 470, 510)(550, 605, 670, 705, 750) yds/185 (195, 210, 215, 235)(250, 275, 300, 325, 345) g
  Color D: 350 (375, 400, 410, 440)(480, 525, 575, 615, 655) yds/160 (170, 185, 190, 205)(220, 240, 260, 280, 300) g
• Suggested Yarn: La Bien Aimée Merino DK (100% wool; 252 yds/115 g)
  Color A: Vespa Graffiti; 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
  Color B: Vespiopeia; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
  Color C: Drea; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
  Color D: Cassiopeia; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
• Suggested Needles:
  Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm circular, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs)
  Ribbing & Garter Stitch: US 5/3.75 mm - 40”/100 cm circular, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting
• Notions: Stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, scissors, smooth waste yarn, row counter (recommended)
• Gauge (worked over Stockinette stitch & blocked): 21 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles
• Techniques to Indulge In:Top down, seamless sweater construction, raglan shaping, reverse stockinette stitch, garter stitch, color fading, ribbing, working flat and in the round, short rows, picking up stitches and Jeny’s suprisingly stretchy bind off.