Beschreibung
The Juulo Cardigan is a feminine, seamless cardigan with a V-neckline and long sleeves – worked top-down in one piece.
The shoulders are shaped using the Contiguous Method by Susie Myers, creating a refined fit without seams.
The design features wide cuffs, a rolled hem and delicate I-cord ties instead of buttons for a modern, elegant look.
Light, airy and timeless – the Juulo Cardigan can be worn all year round:
choose linen or cotton yarns for summer, or tweed and mohair blends for the colder months.
All lengths can be easily adjusted.
Construction
– Seamless top-down construction
– Contiguous shoulder shaping (Susie Myers method)
– V-neck with increases
– Body worked flat, sleeves in the round
– Rolled hem and wide ribbed cuffs
– Closed with I-cord ties
– Adjustable body and sleeve length
Skill Level
●●●○○ – for ambitious beginners with basic top-down knitting experience
Sizes (finished bust circumference)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
98 / 102.5 / 107.5 / 112.5 / 117.5 / 122.5 / 127.5 / 132.5 cm
(approx. 38.5 – 52 in)
Note
Digital knitting pattern (PDF) for direct download after payment.
No email or postal shipping.
For personal use only.
Details
Yarn Recommendation & Yardage
Original yarn:
Drops Flora – 65 % wool, 35 % alpaca (≈ 210 m / 50 g)
→ 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g in color 18 Red
held together with
Drops Kid-Silk – 75 % mohair, 25 % silk (≈ 210 m / 25 g)
→ 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) g in color 14
Suggested alternatives:
– BC Garn Bio Balance + BC Garn Tussah Tweed
– Lamana Como + ITO Sensai
– Drops Soft Tweed
– Isager Soft
– Sandnes Garn Poppy
Tip: choose plant fibres for a light summer version or tweed yarns for a warm autumn look.
Needles
Circular needles 4.5 mm, 5 mm and 6.5 mm (lengths 40–60 cm and 80–100 cm)
Optional: 4 mm needle for I-cords
Gauge
10 × 10 cm = 16 sts × 24 rows in stockinette stitch
(measured after washing and blocking with the medium-sized needle)
Techniques Used
– Cast-on
– Knit and purl stitches
– Working flat and in the round
– Right- and left-leaning increases
– Knit-two-together / decreases
– I-cord and I-cord ties
FAQs
What skill level is required?
Rated ●●●○○, suitable for ambitious beginners with some top-down knitting experience.
The Contiguous Method is explained step-by-step.
How is the cardigan constructed?
It is knitted seamlessly from the top down.
First the shoulders are shaped, then the increases for the front, back and V-neck are worked.
The body is knitted flat with a rolled hem; the sleeves are worked in the round and finished with wide cuffs.
Can I adjust the length or fit?
Yes – both body and sleeve lengths can be easily modified.
The top-down construction allows you to try on your cardigan while knitting.
How is the cardigan closed?
With delicate I-cord ties instead of buttons – a charming detail with a feminine touch.
Which yarns are suitable?
Light, soft yarns with some structure work best – mohair blends, cotton, linen or tweed.
How do I receive the pattern?
After payment you will receive an automatic download link.
No shipping via email or post.
For personal use only.