Short Sleeved Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Short Sleeved Cardigan in Noro Silk Garden Lite

What is Being Made

This is a short sleeved cardigan pattern designed by Jenny Watson, featured in the Flowers collection by Noro Design. The cardigan is a classic layering piece suitable for transitional seasons and casual wear, constructed using the Noro Silk Garden Lite yarn for a lightweight, breathable finished garment.

Yarn and Materials

The cardigan is worked in Noro Silk Garden Lite, a premium yarn blend that combines silk with other fibers to create a soft, lustrous fabric with excellent drape. This yarn choice makes the finished cardigan ideal for warm weather layering while maintaining structure and shape retention.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This knitted cardigan employs fundamental garment construction techniques typical of classic cardigan patterns. The design includes shaping for a fitted silhouette, with specific attention to armhole depth and sleeve cap shaping appropriate for short sleeves. The pattern provides detailed measurements and gauge information to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch details are not outlined in the pattern documentation provided, the construction of a cardigan typically incorporates:

• Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base
• Ribbed edgings for cuffs, waistband, and button bands
• Shaping decreases and increases for body and sleeve shaping
• Button band construction for front closure

Pattern Guidelines

The pattern includes comprehensive measurements and gauge specifications to serve as guidelines for achieving the intended finished size. Knitters are advised to swatch and check gauge before beginning the project to ensure accurate results. This downloadable PDF pattern is intended for personal use only and is published by Knitting Fever, Inc.