
Lightweight, cozy, and endlessly wearable, the Garnet Longline Cardigan is the perfect layering piece for any season. Designed with a graceful open-front silhouette, this cardigan offers a relaxed yet polished look that flatters all body types. A subtle ruffled decrease detail at the waist and elbows creates soft shaping, adding an extra touch of charm and movement to this effortlessly chic garment. With its easy skill level and a two-week completion time, this project is perfect for both beginners looking to expand their garment-making skills and experienced knitters seeking a satisfying, stylish knit.
Drape yourself in the lightweight elegance of the Garnet Longline Cardigan—a timeless wardrobe staple with a delicate, feminine twist.
Time: 2 Week Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Finished Bust Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50,54, 58)”
2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 36”
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Llamerino (50% Baby Llama, 50% Merino Wool; 291 yards [267 meters]/100 grams): Henna (6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls).
Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” straight or circular, US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular or double pointed needles.
Notions: Stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Pattern Notes
The body is worked flat from the bottom up.
The sleeves are worked in the round.
Pattern
Body
CO 240 (276, 312, 348, 384, 420, 456) sts.
Starting with a RS Row, work in St st for 16 (16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22)”, ending with a WS row.
Dec Row: K12 (16, 17, 11, 16, 12, 22) *k3tog, k1, sssk, k12 (10, 9, 9, 8, 8, 7); rep from * until 19 (22, 23, 17, 23, 18, 28) sts rem, k3tog, k1, sssk, k12 (15, 16, 10, 16, 11, 21). 192 (216, 240, 264, 288, 312, 336) sts.
Starting with a WS row, work St st for 7.5 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)” ending with a WS row.
The body is now divided for the arm holes.
Front Right
Set Up Row: K48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84), turn.
Work St st for 7.5 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”, ending with a WS row.
Row 1: K2tog, knit to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 2: Purl across.
Rep Rows 1-2 a total of 8 (10, 10, 13, 13, 16, 16) times.
Put these 40 (44, 50, 53, 59, 62, 68) sts on a stitch holder and cut yarn leaving a long tail. Move back to remaining sts to begin the Back section.
Back
Set Up Row: K96 (108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168), turn.
Work St st for 9.5 (10, 10.5, 11.5, 12, 13.5, 14)”, ending with a WS row.
K40 (44, 50, 53, 59, 62, 68), BO 16 (20, 20, 26, 26, 32, 32), k40 (44, 50, 53, 59, 62, 68).
Put each set of 40 (44, 50, 53, 59, 62, 68) sts on a stitch holder and cut yarn leaving a long tail. Move back to remaining sts to begin the Front Left section.
Front Left
Set Up Row: K48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84), turn.
Work St st for 7.5 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) inches ending with a WS row.
Row 1: Knit to last 2 sts, ssk. (1 st dec’d)
Row 2: Purl across.
Rep Rows 1-2 a total of 8 (10, 10, 13, 13, 16, 16) times.
Put remaining sts on a stitch holder and cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Sleeves (both sleeves are identical)
CO 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170) sts and join in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Work St st for 5.5 (5.5, 5.5, 6, 6, 6.5, 6.5)”.
Dec Rnd: *K3tog, k1, sssk, k3; rep from * until end of rnd. (4 sts dec’d; 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102) sts)
*Knit 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) rnds.
Next Rnd: K1, kfb, knit to last st, kfb.
Rep last 8 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10) rows 9 times.
BO.
Finishing
Using Kitchener stitch attach the front and back sections to create the shoulders.
Seam sleeves to body with the row of increases meeting at the bottom of the armhole.
Weave in ends and block to schematic measurements.
Are there any translations into other languages available, i.e. Italian or German?
Hello! At this time, we do not offer pattern translations. We do however work with several designers from Italy and Germany who may have versions of their patterns in those languages now!
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/marina-orry
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/ela-torrente
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/stella-egidi
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/paola-albergamo
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/antonia-cavaliere
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/linda-gaessler
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/anett-kiefer
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/wencke-lucas
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/author/silke-ufer
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
I love this. Where is the schematic, as referred to?
Thx
Hi Lorna! The schematic can be found underneath the photos on the right hand side of the page. I’ve pasted it here too: https://www.ilikeknitting.com/wp-content/uploads/Garnet-Longline-Cardigan-Schematic.jpg
Happy knitting! – Nicola, Editor
Is there a way to save favorites?
Hello Anne! We are currently working on this feature so stay tuned! In the meantime, I suggest using your browser’s bookmarks tool. Happy knitting! – Nicola, Editor