Handwork

The Handwork Cardigan was born from gratitude and love. Created in honor of my Local Yarn Store’s first anniversary, it is a quiet thank-you to Whitney for building a space where creativity blooms, and to the Handwork community whose warmth and friendship fill every corner.

This sweater carries that spirit—easy stitches that flow like conversation, deep pockets to hold little treasures, and a fit that wraps you in comfort. It’s a cardigan meant not only to wear, but to remember: of laughter shared, new skills learned, and the simple joy of making together.

SIZES 

This pattern is available in 11 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162, 168-173, 178-183) cm

Finished Chest Circumference, Buttoned: 39¼ (41¾, 46¼, 51¼) (53¾, 58¼, 63¼) (68, 70¼, 75¼, 77¾) in / 100 (106, 117½, 130) (136½, 148, 161) (173, 178, 191, 197½) cm 

Intended Ease: +8-12 in / 20-30 cm 

Sample shown is size 3.

YARN 

Wooldreamers Mota (100% Merina Entrefina & Manchega Wool) 

5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) skeins 

Shown in color 246

NEEDLES 

US 7, 40-inch circular & DPNs 

US 8, 40-inch circular & DPNs 

Spare US 8 circular needle 

Spare US 7 circular needle

NOTIONS 

Stitch holder or scrap yarn 

Stitch markers 

Locking stitch markers 

Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended) 

Tapestry needle 

Scissors 

Three - 1 in / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE 

20 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Waffle Stitch Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking

TECHNIQUES 

Long-Tail Cast On 

Long-Tail Tubular Cast On 

Increases 

Decreases 

Selvedge Edge 

Seaming Pockets 

Buttonholes 

Sewing Buttons 

Knitting in the Round