{"id":75484,"date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-knit-a-buttonless-cardigan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:48:06","slug":"how-to-knit-a-buttonless-cardigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-buttonless-cardigan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a buttonless cardigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Today, we\u2019re bringing you a pattern for a festive cardigan, but not just any ordinary sweater with stylized snowflakes and reindeer. This cardigan is designed for those who want to create a more versatile garment, perfect for Christmas lunch, celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve, and to enjoy throughout the winter season. What you\u2019ll love about it is a touch of sparkle, because this cardigan\u2014super simple in its design\u2014is made with Marilyn yarn, which is enriched with beautiful splashes of lam\u00e9.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The cardigan will only turn out as beautifully as ours if you use Marilyn. We cannot guarantee the same result with other yarns.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Before you start knitting, make sure you have Marilyn and have chosen your favorite shade. All the available color options can be found in our store.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/come-realizzare-un-cardigan-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p><br><br><h2 style=\"text-align: center; \">Tutorial to make a buttonless cardigan with knitting needles<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>MATERIALS<br><\/b><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/item-yarns-of-animal-origin-marilyn-250-g-_875_0_18_51_563.php\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Marilyn yarn<\/span><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">, color wine, 450 g \/ 15.9 oz<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knitting needles n. 7 EU \/ 10\u00bd US<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stitch marker<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Yarn needle<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">GAUGE &#8211; STOCKINETTE STITCH<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">12 stitches and 20 rows<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">STITCHES USED<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Purl<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Selvage Stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">On the right side, pass the stitch to the right needle without working it; on the wrong side, knit the stitch.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2\/2 Rib<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">alternate 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches on both the right and wrong sides of the fabric.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stockinette Stitch (Flat)<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: purl<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat Rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Increased Knit Stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">lift the yarn between the worked stitch and the next one and knit 1 twisted knit stitch.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Simple Crossover Stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">pass 1 stitch to the right needle without working it, knit the next stitch on the left needle, and with the tip of the left needle, crossover the stitch you passed (the unworked stitch).<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SIZES<\/span><br><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The instructions are given for size S (M, L).<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">MEASUREMENTS OF THE FINISHED GARMENT SIZE S (M, L)<\/span><br><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bust circumference: 96 (103, 110) cm \/ 37.8&#8243; (40.6&#8243;, 43.3&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Total height: 46 (49, 50) cm \/ 18.1&#8243; (19.3&#8243;, 19.7&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Height from armhole: 42 (42, 41) cm \/ 16.5&#8243; (16.5&#8243;, 16.1&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Neck opening: 14 (16, 16) cm \/ 5.5&#8243; (5.5&#8243;, 6.3&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Total sleeve length: 62 (63, 63) cm \/ 24.4&#8243; (28.8&#8243;, 24.8&#8243;)<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">DIFFICULTY<\/span><br><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-knit-a-cardigan.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><\/span><\/b><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">PROCEDURE<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The cardigan is worked flat and consists of 5 pieces: the back, two front halves, and the sleeves. The edges of the central opening, the upper sleeve portions, and the neckline are worked at the same time as the front halves.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the back of the buttonless cardigan<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With knitting needles size n. 7 EU \/ 10\u00bd US, cast on 54 (62, 66) stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) until the last 2 stitches, 2 purl stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) until the last 2 stitches, 2 knit stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 1 and 2 establish the 2\/2 rib for the border, repeat for 5 more times: you should reach row 12, equivalent to 6 cm \/ 2.4&#8243;.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now continue in stockinette stitch for 40 (44, 44) rows: you should reach row 52 (56, 56), equivalent to 26 (28, 28) cm \/ 10.2&#8243; (11&#8243;, 11&#8243;).<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 53 (57, 57)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: bind off the first 2 stitches for the armhole, knit until the last 2 stitches, bind off the last 2 stitches for the armhole<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 54 (58, 58)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 55 (59, 59)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 56 (60, 60)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 55 (59, 59) and 56 (60, 60) establish the stockinette stitch with decreases for the raglan shaping, repeat for another 16 (18, 20) times. Then continue in stockinette stitch without decreases for another 4 (2, 0) rows: you should reach row 92 (98, 100), equivalent to 46 (49, 50) cm \/ 18.1&#8243; (19.3&#8243;, 19.7&#8243;), with 16 (20, 20) stitches on the needle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cardigan-natalizio-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the right front of the buttonless cardigan<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With knitting needles size n. 7 EU \/ 10\u00bd US, cast on 29 (31, 33) stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sizes S (-, L)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) until the end of the row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: Repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) until the last stitch, 1 selvedge stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 1 and 2 set the 2\/2 rib for the border, repeat for 5 more times: you should reach row 12, equivalent to 6 cm \/ 2.4&#8243;.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size (M, -)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) until the last 2 stitches, 2 knit stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) until the last 3 stitches, 2 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 1 and 2 set the 2\/2 rib for the border, repeat for 5 more times: you should reach row 12, equivalent to 6 cm \/ 2.4&#8243;<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 13<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, continue in knit until the end of the row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 14<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl until the last 5 stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 13 and 14 set the stockinette stitch with a 2\/2 ribbed border for the opening, repeat for 19 (21, 21) more times: you should reach row 52 (56, 56), equivalent to 26 (28, 28) cm \/ 10.2&#8243; (11&#8243;, 11&#8243;).<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 53 (57, 57)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue in knit until the last 2 stitches, bind off the last 2 stitches for the armhole<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 54 (58, 58)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl until the last 5 stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 55 (59, 59)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, continue in knit until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the raglan by knitting 2 stitches together, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 56 (60, 60)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl until the last 5 stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 57 (61, 61) to 60 (64, 64)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 55 (59, 59) and 56 (60, 60) for 2 more times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 61 (65, 65)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: 1 selvedge stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue in knit until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the raglan by knitting 2 stitches together, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 62 (66, 66)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl until the last 5 stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 63 (67, 67) to 68 (72, 72)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 55 (59, 59) and 56 (60, 60) for 3 more times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 61 (65, 65) to 68 (72, 72) set the stockinette stitch with a 2\/2 ribbed border for the opening and with decreases on the right for the neckline and on the left for the raglan. Repeat for 2 more times, then work the rows from 61 (65, 65) to 64 (68, 68) once more: you should reach row 88 (92, 92) with 5 (7, 9) stitches on the needle. The instructions will continue separately for each size.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size S<\/span><br><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For the upper sleeve and half of the back neckline border, continue with the 5 remaining stitches as set for approximately 17 cm \/ 6.7&#8243;, then bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sizes (M, L)<\/span><br><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows (59, 59) and (60, 60) for (2, 4) times: you should reach row (96, 100) with the 5 stitches of the border on the needle. For the upper sleeve and half of the back neckline border, continue with these stitches as set for approximately (17 cm, 16 cm) \/ (6.7&#8243;, 6.3&#8243;), then bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the left front of the cardigan<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Work as for the right front, but in a mirrored fashion.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cardigan-buttonless.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to make the sleeves of the buttonless cardigan<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Start with the right sleeve.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With knitting needles size n. 7 EU \/ 10\u00bd US, cast on 24 (28, 28) stitches and work 12 rows of 2\/2 rib, equivalent to 6 cm \/ 2.4&#8243;.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size S (M, -)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 13<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1 stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, continue knitting until the last stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, knit the last stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 14 to 22<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: starting with 1 purl row on the wrong side, work in stockinette stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 13 to 22 set the stockinette stitch with increases on the sides, repeat for 6 more times, then work rows 13 and 14 once more: you should reach row 84, equivalent to 42 cm \/ 16.5&#8243;, with 40 (44, -) stitches on the needle.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size (-, L)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 13<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1 stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, continue knitting until the last stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, knit the last stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 14 to 18<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: starting with 1 purl row on the wrong side, work in stockinette stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 19<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: Knit 1 stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, continue knitting until the last stitch, increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front of the next stitch, knit the last stitch<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 20 to 26<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: Starting with 1 purl row on the wrong side, work in stockinette stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 13 to 26 set the stockinette stitch with increases on the sides, repeat for 4 more times: you should reach row (- 82), equivalent to (-, 41) cm \/ (-, 16.1&#8243;), with (-, 48) stitches on the needle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Once the increases are finished, you should have 40 (44, 48) stitches on the needle.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 85 (85, 83)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: bind off the first 2 stitches for the armhole, continue knitting until the last 2 stitches, bind off the last 2 stitches for the armhole<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 86 (86, 84)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The instructions continue separately for each size.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size S<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 87<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by making a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 88<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 89<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as for row 87<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 90<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 91<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 92<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 93 to 116<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 87 to 92 for 4 more times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 117 to 124<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 87 and 88 for 4 more times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size M<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 87<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 88: purl the stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 89: work as row 87<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 90: purl the stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 91: knit the stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 92: purl the stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 93 to 110: repeat rows 87 to 92 for 3 more times<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 111 to 126: repeat rows 87 and 88 for 8 more times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size L<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 85<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple crossover stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 4 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 86: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 87<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 85<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 88<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 89<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 90<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 91 to 102<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 85 to 90 for 2 more times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 103 to 126<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 85 and 86 for 12 more times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bind off the work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Work the left sleeve as explained for the right sleeve.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/come-realizzare-un-cardigan-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: center; \">Finishing the cardigan<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sew the 4 raglan seams. Sew the upper part of the sleeve and half of the back neckline border to their respective edges, then join the border ends at the center back. Close the underarm seams and side seams.<\/span><\/p><br><br>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we\u2019re bringing you a pattern for a festive cardigan, but not just any ordinary sweater with stylized snowflakes and reindeer. 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