Soft Loop Cardigan KNITTING PATTERN: Buttoned Mock Neck Sweater (PDF Pattern)

Soft Loop Cardigan Knitting Pattern – PDF Digital Download

The Soft Loop Cardigan is a PDF knitting pattern (digital download) for a buttoned sweater cardigan with a mock neck collar. This DIY cardigan knitting pattern is designed for intermediate to advanced knitters who enjoy classic construction with modern details. With its slightly loose fit, elegant ribbed edges, and adjustable length, this handmade cardigan is a timeless layering piece you’ll wear for years.

The cardigan is knitted bottom-up in separate pieces (back and two fronts). The shoulders are sewn with shoulder seams, and the sleeves are worked top-down flat from the armholes with set-in sleeve shaping using German short rows. The sleeves and body are joined with mattress stitch. The button bands are worked afterwards and attached while knitting, and finally, a mock neck collar is added in 1x1 ribbing with integrated buttonholes.

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📂 Please note: this listing is for a digital knitting pattern (PDF), not a physical product. Instant download available after purchase.

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Details
• Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced
• Languages: English, German, French
• Sizes: XS–S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
• Fit: Regular to slightly loose, with 10–15 cm (4–6”) positive ease

To fit bust:
• XS–S: 78–85 cm (30–34”)
• M: 85–95 cm (33–37”)
• L: 95–105 cm (37–41”)
• XL: 106–116 cm (42–46”)
• XXL: 117–130 cm (47–51”)
• XXXL: 130–145 cm (52–57”)

Finished measurements (approx.):
• ½ Bust: 48 (XS–S), 52 (M), 56 (L), 62 (XL), 69 (XXL), 76 cm (XXXL)
• Length: 61 (XS–S), 63 (M), 65 (L), 67 (XL), 69 (XXL), 71 cm (XXXL)

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Gauge

17 sts × 21 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.

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Materials & Tools

Suggested yarns (choose one):
1. Drops Air (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool; 150 m/50 g) – 7–9 skeins depending on size
2. Drops Air + silk mohair (25 g / 200–225 m) – 7–9 skeins Air + 4–7 skeins mohair
3. Schachenmayr Wool4Future (cotton, merino, polyester) + Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk – 7–10 skeins + 8–10 skeins
4. Isager Jensen (100% wool, 125 m/50 g) + silk mohair – 7–9 skeins + 4–7 skeins
5. Hobbii Tweed Delight (wool blend, 100 m/50 g) – 11–14 skeins

💡 Any yarn brand may be substituted as long as gauge is achieved.

Needles & notions:
• 5.5–6 mm (US 9–10) needles – main body
• 3.5 mm (US 4) needles – ribbing for body & cuffs
• 2.5–3 mm (US 1.5–2.5) circular needles – button bands & collar
• Tapestry needle
• 4–5 removable stitch markers
• Stitch holders or ~100 cm waste yarn
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• 6 buttons (2 cm / 0.75” diameter; add one more for XL+)

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Additional Information
• 📂 Digital product: PDF knitting pattern
• ❌ This is not a physical garment
• ❌ For personal use only – copying, reselling, or distributing the pattern is prohibited

If you have questions while knitting, feel free to contact me.

📸 Share your finished cardigan on Instagram with #softloopcardigan and tag @casualknitsstudio.

Happy knitting! 🧶