Knit Short Sleeve Cardigan Pattern & Tutorial For Ladies

Look cozy and stylish with a knit short sleeve cardigan! Perfect for layering, this chic piece adds a touch of warmth on cooler days without feeling too heavy. Its short sleeves keep it practical for warmer weather too. Knit from soft, comfortable yarn, this cardigan is a must-have in any wardrobe. Dress it up for work or keep it casual for a relaxed weekend look. It's versatile, charming, and super easy to pair with your favorite outfits!

Knit Short Sleeve Cardigan

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Materials:

• Loops and Threads Flex yarn, color Silver Lining (355g per ball)
• For the sweater without the hood: 5 balls of yarn
• For the sweater with the hood: 6 balls of yarn
• Knitting machine ADI 22 (or other compatible machine with 22 needles)

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Sweater/Vest Body:

• Set up your ADI 22 knitting machine.
• Begin with waste yarn in a different color for visibility (7-8 rows).
• Switch to the working yarn (Flex yarn in Silver Lining).
• Knit 210 rows for a standard length (adjust rows according to your desired length).
• After knitting the required rows, cut the working yarn and end with more waste yarn (at least 7-8 rows).

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Closing the Ends:

• Close the ends of the knitting using a flat seam technique.
• Remove waste yarn carefully.

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Assembling Panels:

• Depending on your body size, knit multiple panels.
• Shelly mentioned using 10 panels, joining five for each side of the garment.
• Use a braided join technique to connect panels side by side to create the width of the vest.

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Constructing Armholes and Seams:

• Determine the width of your armholes by fitting the garment over your shoulder and marking where you want the seams to start.
• Seam up from the bottom of the panels to the stitch markers to create armholes.
• Make sure the armholes are symmetrical on both sides of the garment.
• Sew the sides of the panels together.

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Adding a Hood (Optional):

• Use a 48-needle machine for the hood (46 needles also work).
• Knit two identical rectangles (110 rows each with waste yarn beginnings and ends).
• Close ends with a flat seam.
• Mattress stitch the two pieces together down the middle.
• Fold the joined piece in half and stitch the top to create the hood shape.
• Attach the hood to the main body of the vest at the neckline.

Finishing Touches:

• Add fringe around the bottom edge (estimated at 4 inches after folding).
• Optionally, attach buttons and button loops for closure.
• You can place buttons and create loops from a chain of 10 stitches or appropriate size for the buttons.