Nydia Cardigan
Nydia Cardigan
Just like the pullover with the same namesake, the Nydia Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with compound raglan shaping. Lateral braids separate the ribbed edgings from the focal stitch pattern, a simple yet luxurious all-over lace texture that knits up quickly in a DK weight yarn. Short rows are used to gently curve and lower the front neckline, and waist and hip shaping allows the cardigan to gracefully contour your form.
Choose your own adventure between a cropped body with 3/4 length sleeves or a full-length body with long sleeves—or mix it up with any combination of the body and sleeve lengths! In between two sizes? Follow the fit customization guidelines to achieve bust circumferences ranging 31.25–64.75" (78–162 cm) instead. Tips are provided for adjusting the sweater to your liking!
View the test knitter photo gallery below!
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Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12}
Finished Bust Circumferences
In Inches: 29.75 (32.75, 36, 39, 42) [45, 48, 51.25, 54.25] {57.25, 60.25, 63.25}”
In Centimeters: 74.5 (82, 90, 97.5, 105) [112.5, 120.5, 128, 135.5] {143, 150.5, 158.5} cm
Circumferences are for the finished cardigan worn closed. Cardigan is intended to fit with approximately 0–2" (0–5 cm) of negative ease at the full bust. Full-length, long sleeve sample shown in size 2 with negative ease.
Yarn
Plied, DK weight yarn in the following amounts:
Yards: 770–1246 (854–1364, 920–1464, 1007–1587, 1097–1712) [1166–1815, 1237–1919, 1350–2079, 1484–2279] {1623–2467, 1700–2579, 1812–2739} yards
Meters: 705–1139 (781–1247, 841–1339, 921–1451, 1003–1565) [1067–1661, 1131–1755, 1235–1901, 1358–2084] {1485–2256, 1555–2358, 1658–2505} meters
Pattern includes a table with specific yarn requirements. Samples shown in Julie Asselin Leizu DK [DK weight, 90% superwash merino wool, 10% silk] in colorways 'Safran' and 'Bisous'
Needles
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 32" (80 cm) or longer, or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 32” (80 cm) or longer, or needle size .5 mm smaller than gauge needle
Appropriate needle(s) in both sizes for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round
Gauge
21 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4” (10 cm) in textured lace pattern using larger needles, blocked
Notions
(8) Stitch markers, for raglan lines
(2) Removable markers, to mark short row turns (optional) and centers of underarms
Crochet hook, size D (3.25 mm) or slightly smaller
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or two spare circular needles/cords, for placing sleeve stitches on hold
Sewing needle and thread (ball point needle and 100% polyester thread recommended)
(8) or (13) 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons, depending on body length
Social Sharing
Looking for photos of this cardigan on Instagram? Check out the hashtags #vanessasmithdesigns and #nydiacardigan, and please use the same hashtags when sharing pictures of your project—I’d love to see them!
Test Knitter Gallery
THANK YOU to the OVER 100 test knitters who helped make this pattern possible. Below is a gallery of their beautiful cardigans, shown in the order of the size made. ❤️ Click or tap the photos to enlarge them and scroll through. Tester usernames are for Ravelry unless otherwise noted.
