About

The Boxy Cardigan knitting pattern is the perfect choice for anyone looking to create a comfortable, and stylish boxy garment to wear during the summer. With a design that's both classic and contemporary, this knit pattern is sure to become a staple in your summer wardrobe. The pattern is designed to be made using soft and breathable cotton yarn, making it ideal for warm weather. The boxy shape and easy-to-wear style make it perfect for layering over your favourite summer outfits.

The Boxy Cardigan is worked from the top down, with the backs and fronts worked separately before joining. The rest of the garment is worked back and forth without shaping to the desired length. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round and the collar is picked up and worked to finish.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Techniques

This pattern uses the following techniques: knit, purl, backwards loop method, left and right leaning increases, picking up stitches.

Gauge 

21 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches over Stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US 6] needles, blocked.

18 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches over Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles, blocked for the body.

Materials

Suggested Needles  

• 4 mm [US 6] circular needles 16, 32/40 inches (40, 80/100 cm), or size to obtain gauge. (metal here)
• 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles, 32/40 inches (80/100 cm) or size to obtain gauge.

Suggested Yarn
Worsted/Aran weight yarn, 652 (739) 876 (970) 1066 (1166) 1268 (1373) 1510 metres / 713 (808) 958 (1061) 1166 (1275) 1387 (1502) 1651 yards of yarn.

Used in sample, (discontinued) We Are Knitters ‘Recycled Yarn’, (95% Recycled Cotton, 5% Other Fibers. (192 metres/210 yds), 4 (4) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 skeins required.

Yarn Alternatives
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 
Sirdar Happy Cotton
Rowan Summerlite DK
Rico Essentials Cotton DK
Gloss DK Merino
Cascade Ultra Pima

Notions 

• Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem. 
• Elastic thread (this is the one I used however there you can get similar here) 
• Stitch markers 
• Scrap yarn, a stitch holder or knitting barber to place stitches on hold.
  
• Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.