Boho Chic Moody Textured Cardigan Free Pattern

Boho Chic Moody Textured Cardigan Free Pattern

Embrace the boho chic vibe with this moody, textured cardigan featuring intricate 3D cable and bobble stitches. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance and warmth to your wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• 1000-1500 yards of worsted weight yarn in deep plum, charcoal, and midnight blue
• US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Back

1. Cast on 96 stitches using deep plum yarn.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) for 10 rows.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and work even for 20 rows.
4. Begin the cable pattern:
   • Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, *C6F (cable 6 front), knit 4; repeat from * to the last 2 stitches, knit 2.
   • Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
   Repeat these 2 rows until the piece measures 12 inches in height.
5. Shape armholes:
   • Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
   • Then decrease 1 stitch at each end every Right Side row 3 times (you will have 80 stitches remaining).
6. Continue in pattern until the piece measures 22 inches from the cast-on edge.
7. Bind off all stitches.

Front (Make 2)

1. Cast on 48 stitches using charcoal yarn.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 10 rows.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and work even for 20 rows.
4. Begin the bobble pattern:
   • Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, *K4, MB (make bobble); repeat from * to the last 2 stitches, knit 2.
   • Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
   Repeat these 2 rows until the piece measures 12 inches in height.
5. Shape armholes and neckline:
   • Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next Right Side row.
   • Then decrease 1 stitch at the armhole edge every Right Side row 3 times.
   • When the piece measures 18 inches, begin neck shaping by binding off 6 stitches at the neck edge once, then 3 stitches once, and finally 2 stitches once.
6. Continue in pattern until the piece measures 22 inches from the cast-on edge.
7. Bind off all stitches.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. Cast on 48 stitches using midnight blue yarn.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 10 rows.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and increase 1 stitch at each end every 8th row until there are 72 stitches.
4. Work even until the sleeve measures 18 inches in length.
5. Shape the cap:
   • Bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
   • Then decrease 1 stitch at each end every Right Side row 8 times.
   • Finally, bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
6. Bind off remaining stitches.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to the specified measurements.
2. Sew the shoulder seams together.
3. Set in the sleeves and sew the side and sleeve seams.
4. With deep plum yarn, pick up and knit 96 stitches along each front edge and 48 stitches along the back neck edge. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 8 rows. Bind off loosely.
5. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Now you have your very own Boho Chic Moody Textured Cardigan! Enjoy wearing your beautiful creation and the compliments that come with it!