Cherry Blossom Cardigan - knitting pattern
€6.00
- Level: Intermediate
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X)
- Yarn: Drops, Kid-Silk
- Needles: 6 mm (US 10, UK 4)
- Knitting type: Raglan, top to bottom
The Cherry Blossom cardigan is a soft and airy knit with a relaxed silhouette, wide 3/4 sleeves, and a length that falls gently to the hips. It is worked top-down holding 3 strands of mohair yarn together on 6 mm needles, creating a light yet voluminous fabric with a beautiful halo effect.
The cardigan is shaped with raglan increases using RLI and LLI, giving clean, decorative lines along the yoke. The body and sleeves are worked in Stockinette stitch, allowing the texture of the yarn to shine. The front band is knitted without buttons, forming an open, effortless silhouette that drapes naturally when worn.
The most distinctive element of this design is the delicate lace stitch pattern - small floral motifs scattered randomly across the entire cardigan. These subtle “flowers” appear playfully throughout the fabric, giving each piece a slightly unique character and a poetic, handcrafted feel.
The Ruke Wildflower cardigan is a timeless yet expressive garment - soft, feminine, and quietly bold. It combines simplicity of construction with artistic detail, making it a special project for knitters who appreciate texture, lightness, and thoughtful design.
Language: English
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 20 cm (8 in) positive ease. Shown in size L.
Yarns (three yarns held together):
1. Drops Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no. 33.
2. Drops Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no. 33.
3. Drops Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no. 33.
Yarn weight for three strands (Chunky / Craft / Rug):
175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (225) 250 (250) g
6.3 (6.3) 7.1 (7.1) 7.9 (7.9) 8.8 (8.8) oz
7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) balls
1470 (1470) 1680 (1680) 1890 (1890) 2100 (2100) m
1610 (1610) 1840 (1840) 2070 (2070) 2300 (2300) yds
Needles:
6 mm (US10, UK4) 40-60-80 cm (16-24-31 in) circular needles.
Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 13 stitches x 18 rows in Stockinette stitch after washing.
Notions:
8 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50 cm (20 in) length, tapestry needle.
Pattern includes:
Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, cardigan schematic, MF (make flower) pattern chart, abbreviations.
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 105.5 (111.5) 118.5 (124.5) 131.5 (137.5) 144.5 (151.0) cm / 42.25 (44.50) 47.50 (49.75) 52.50 (55.00) 57.75 (60.25) in
Back length (center): 48.5 (50.5) 53.0 (55.0) 57.0 (59.5) 61.5 (64.0) cm / 19.25 (20.25) 21.00 (22.00) 23.00 (23.75) 24.75 (25.50) in
Sleeve length: 42.0 (44.5) 46.5 (49.0) 51.0 (53.5) 55.5 (58.0) cm / 17.00 (17.75) 18.75 (19.50) 20.50 (21.25) 22.25 (23.00) in
Sleeve circumference (underarm): 51.5 (54.5) 58.5 (61.5) 65.5 (68.5) 72.5 (75.5) cm / 20.50 (21.75) 23.50 (24.50) 26.25 (27.50) 29.00 (30.25) in
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Pattern videos
RLI
LLI
Cast-on
Ruke Cast-Off in rows
Ruke Cast-Off in rounds
Skills used in this pattern
- How to read a knitting pattern Reading a knitting pattern means understanding materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, stitch counts and construction...
- Gauge Gauge describes how many stitches and rows fit into a measured area.
- Gauge Swatch A gauge swatch is a sample used to measure stitch and row gauge before starting a project.
- Blocking Blocking shapes finished knitting with moisture, measurements and drying time.
- Long Tail Cast-on Long Tail Cast-on creates a neat edge with moderate elasticity and a polished first row.
- Work as Established Work as established means continue the stitch pattern and shaping logic already set in previous rows or rounds.
- Slip Knot A slip knot is an adjustable first loop that can be used to begin a cast-on.
- Basic Bind-off Basic Bind-off secures live stitches to finish an edge.
- Knit stitch The knit stitch is a foundation stitch that creates the smooth V-shaped side of knitted fabric.
- Yarn Over A yarn over places the working yarn over the needle to create a new open stitch.
- Purl stitch The purl stitch is the partner of the knit stitch and creates the raised bump side of stockinette fabric.
- Stockinette Stitch Stockinette Stitch creates smooth V-shaped fabric on the right side and purl bumps on the wrong side.
- 2x2 Rib 2x2 Rib alternates two knit stitches and two purl stitches for a broader elastic rib.
- Positive ease Positive ease is the extra room between body measurements and finished garment measurements.
- Picking up stitches Picking up stitches creates new live stitches from an existing knitted edge.
- RLI RLI is a right lifted increase made by lifting a stitch from the row below.
- LLI LLI is a left lifted increase made by lifting a stitch from the row below.
- K2tog K2tog decreases one stitch by knitting two stitches together.
- Ruke Cast-Off in rounds Ruke Cast-Off in rounds finishes circular edges with controlled elasticity.
- Ruke Cast-Off in rows Ruke Cast-Off in rows finishes flat edges with controlled elasticity.
- Joining in the round Joining in the round connects cast-on stitches so the work can continue as a tube.
- Top-down sweater A top-down sweater is worked from the neckline toward the hem and cuffs.
- Raglan sweater A raglan sweater uses diagonal shaping lines between neckline and underarm.
- Level: Intermediate
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X)
- Yarn: Drops, Kid-Silk
- Needles: 6 mm (US 10, UK 4)
- Knitting type: Raglan, top to bottom