Women’s Tweed V-Neck Cardigan Knitting Pattern (N1785)
Naturally N1785 - Chaska Andes Tweed DK / 8ply
A timeless bottom-up V-neck cardigan featuring a softly shaped round yoke and classic ribbed trims. Designed in beautifully textured Chaska Andes Tweed DK, this versatile wardrobe staple offers clean lines, relaxed ease, and elegant button-front styling.
Worked from the hem upward, sleeves are joined to the body before the yoke shaping begins. The integrated front bands and V-neck are finished in neat 1×1 rib with six evenly spaced buttonholes. Construction
• Worked bottom up
• Body worked flat to underarms
• Sleeves worked in the round
• Sleeves joined to body for round yoke shaping
• V-neck shaping integrated into yoke decreases
• Front bands picked up and worked in one piece
• Minimal seaming (underarms only) Sizes
S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Designed to fit chest measurement:
81–86 (91–96) 101–106 (111–117) 122–127 (132–137) cm Finished Measurements Size S M L XL 2XL 3XL Finished chest (cm) 90 100 110 120 130 140 Garment length (cm) 60 61 62 63 64 65
Designed with approximately 8–10 cm of positive ease for a comfortable fit. Yarn Requirements
CHASKA Andes Tweed DK / 8ply
50 g balls - 133m Size S M L XL 2XL 3XL Balls required 8 8 10 10 12 12 Approx. meterage (m) 1064m 1064m 1330m 1330m 1596m 1596m
Meterage calculated at approx. 125 m per 50 g ball. Always allow extra for swatching and personal tension. Needles & Notions
• 3.25 mm circular needles (40 cm & 80 cm cords)
• 4.00 mm circular needles
• DPNs (optional for cuffs)
• Stitch holder
• Waste yarn for sleeves
• 6 buttons
• Stitch markers (to mark buttonhole placement)
• Tapestry needle
Suggested buttons: Incomparable Buttons L605
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge
22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles
Checking tension carefully is essential for correct sizing. Design Features
• Classic V-neck silhouette
• Round yoke shaping
• Integrated ribbed button bands
• Tweed texture for visual depth
• Relaxed everyday fit Skill Level
★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with bottom-up garment construction, sleeve joining, and shaping. Why You’ll Love This Pattern
• Timeless wardrobe staple
• Flattering V-neck shaping
• Soft tweed texture
• Practical layering piece
• Clean, polished finishing