Beschreibung
For everyone who loves classic cardigans with refined details and a clean construction.
The Kukka Cardigan Fine is a classic cardigan from the Kukka collection. It is worked seamlessly from the top down and combines clean lines with a well-balanced fit.
The neckline is shaped with short rows. The modified raglan construction ensures a flattering fit across all sizes. Narrow front bands, a delicate textured pattern, and two different sleeve options give you several ways to make the cardigan your own.
Thanks to the top-down construction, you can adjust both the body and sleeve lengths to suit your preferences.
Skill Level
●●●○○
The Kukka Cardigan Fine is suitable for adventurous beginners with some previous knitting experience.
You should be comfortable knitting and purling both flat and in the round, and be familiar with short rows, double stitches, and left- and right-leaning increases.
The pattern includes detailed explanations as well as links to helpful tutorials and further articles in the rosa p. Magazine.
How the Kukka Cardigan Fine Is Knitted
The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down.
First, the neckline and narrow front bands are worked flat. The neckline is shaped using German Short Rows.
The yoke is worked using a modified raglan construction. The increases are distributed differently as the yoke progresses to create a balanced fit for both the body and sleeves.
After separating the body and sleeves, the body is continued flat. The delicate textured pattern begins below the underarms.
There are two sleeve options:
Straight sleeves without decreases for a simple, slightly more relaxed shape, or classic tapered sleeves with decreases that gradually narrow towards the wrist.
Narrow ribbed edges finish the body and the classic tapered sleeves.
Construction
Top down – worked seamlessly from the top down.
- Modified raglan construction
- Neckline shaped with short rows
- Narrow knitted-on front bands
- Delicate textured pattern beginning below the underarms
- Two sleeve options: straight without decreases or classic tapered sleeves with decreases
- Narrow ribbed edges
- Body and sleeve lengths can be adjusted individually
- Seamless construction
Sizes
Sizes:
(1/2/3/4/5) (6/7/8/9/10)
Finished bust circumference:
approx. (88.5/94/99/104.5/109.5) (115/118.5/123.5/128.5/134) cm
= approx. (34.8/37/39/41.1/43.1) (45.3/46.7/48.6/50.6/52.8) in
The fit is classic with a moderate amount of positive ease.
In the photos, I am wearing size 2 with a bust circumference of 86 cm / 33.9 in, giving me approximately 8 cm / 3.1 in of positive ease. I am 1.58 m / 5 ft 2 in tall and shortened my cardigan to a total length of 48 cm / 18.9 in.
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Needles
Circular needles, for example:
- 3 mm / US 2.5
- 3.5 mm / US 4
Cable lengths between 40 and 100 cm / 16 and 40 in, depending on the size and your preferred knitting method.
Gauge
10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked:
23 sts × 32 rows/rnds
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Materials
- Stitch markers
- 2 stitch holders or lengths of waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Support
If you have questions, you can find support in my Facebook-Gruppe rosa p.
Supporting video tutorials are available on my rosa p. YouTube-Kanal
or collected at rosape.de/tutorials.
You can also find an in-depth article about the modified raglan construction: modifizierte Raglankonstruktion.
What You Will Receive
A digital knitting pattern in PDF format, available for immediate download after payment.
No delivery by email or post.
The pattern is for personal use only.
Returns and exchanges are excluded.
Details
Yarn and Materials
BC Garn Semilla GOTS
100% wool
Approx. 160 m / 175 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/400) (450/450/500/500/550) g
Shown in colour 034 Steingrau.
BC Garn Alva – Cashmere Revive
95% cashmere, 5% wool
Approx. 115 m / 126 yd per 25 g
Yarn required:
approx. (200/225/250/275/300) (325/350/375/400/425) g
Shown in colour 06 Dunkelrot.
This fine cashmere yarn gives the Kukka Cardigan Fine an exceptionally light, elegant appearance with a subtle halo.
Two-Strand Merino and Mohair Version
DROPS Baby Merino
100% wool
Approx. 175 m / 191 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/450) (450/500/550/550/600) g
Shown in colour 19 Grey.
held together with
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% mohair, 25% silk
Approx. 210 m / 230 yd per 25 g
Yarn required:
approx. (125/150/150/175/200) (200/225/225/250/250) g
Shown in colour 10 Grey.
The two yarns are held together throughout. This combination creates a soft, slightly fluffy fabric with an even stitch definition.
Two-Strand Mohair Version
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% mohair, 25% silk
Approx. 210 m / 230 yd per 25 g
The yarn is held double throughout.
Yarn required:
approx. (250/300/300/350/350) (400/400/450/500/500) g
Shown in colour 74 Morgennebel.
Two strands of Kid-Silk create an exceptionally light and soft cardigan with a clearly visible halo.
A Note on Yarn Choice
The yarn quantities are approximate and have already been rounded up to full balls or skeins. Actual yarn usage may vary depending on size, individual body and sleeve length, gauge, and personal knitting style.
If you substitute another yarn, do not base your choice on yardage alone. Most importantly, make sure you can achieve the specified gauge:
23 sts × 32 rows/rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in
Your swatch should be washed, blocked, and allowed to dry completely before measuring.
Additional Yarn Alternatives
The following quantities are approximate for sizes (1/2/3/4/5) (6/7/8/9/10). Please knit a swatch before starting. The important factor is achieving 23 sts × 32 rows/rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in after washing and blocking.
LAMANA Como
100% Merino Superfine
Approx. 120 m / 131 yd per 25 g
Yarn required:
approx. (200/225/225/250/250) (275/275/300/300/325) g
An exceptionally light and soft merino yarn with excellent stitch definition. It creates a particularly light and elegant Kukka Cardigan Fine without the fluffy character of mohair.
Sandnes Garn Sunday + Tynn Silk Mohair
Sunday: 100% merino wool, approx. 235 m / 257 yd per 50 g
Tynn Silk Mohair: mohair/wool/silk, approx. 212 m / 232 yd per 25 g
Sunday:
approx. (200/200/250/250/300) (300/300/350/350/400) g
Tynn Silk Mohair:
approx. (125/125/125/150/150) (175/175/200/200/225) g
A light, fine combination with an even stitch definition and delicate halo.
DROPS Flora + DROPS Kid-Silk
Flora: 65% wool, 35% alpaca, approx. 210 m / 230 yd per 50 g
Kid-Silk: mohair/silk, approx. 210 m / 230 yd per 25 g
Flora:
approx. (200/250/250/300/300) (350/350/400/400/450) g
Kid-Silk:
approx. (125/150/150/175/175) (200/200/225/225/250) g
A little woollier and more natural in character than the merino-mohair version. The alpaca adds warmth and drape, while Kid-Silk creates a delicate halo.
Knitting for Olive Merino + Soft Silk Mohair
Merino: 100% merino wool, approx. 250 m / 273 yd per 50 g
Soft Silk Mohair: mohair/silk, approx. 225 m / 246 yd per 25 g
Merino:
approx. (200/200/250/250/250) (300/300/350/350/350) g
Soft Silk Mohair:
approx. (125/125/125/150/150) (175/175/200/200/225) g
Fine, soft and lightweight with a subtle halo.
BC Garn Loch Lomond
100% wool
Approx. 150 m / 164 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/450) (450/500/500/550/600) g
A more substantial wool yarn with a slightly rustic character and lively surface. The delicate Kukka texture is particularly well defined in this yarn.
BC Garn Bio Balance
55% wool, 45% cotton
Approx. 225 m / 246 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (200/250/250/300/300) (350/350/400/400/450) g
Less fluffy and slightly cooler to the touch. The cotton makes the cardigan particularly suitable for transitional seasons and milder temperatures, while the stitch definition remains clear.
DROPS Safran
100% cotton
Approx. 160 m / 175 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/400) (450/450/500/500/550) g
BC Garn Alba GOTS
100% cotton
Approx. 160 m / 175 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/400) (450/450/500/500/550) g
A soft, matte cotton with a natural, understated character. Alba creates a summery cardigan with neat stitch definition and a clearly defined texture.
Note: The manufacturer’s recommended gauge is tighter than the gauge for the Kukka Cardigan Fine. Be sure to check whether you can achieve the required 23 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in with your chosen needle size.
BC Garn Jaipur Peace Silk
100% silk
Approx. 300 m / 328 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (200/200/200/250/250) (250/250/300/300/300) g
An exceptionally light and elegant summer option. Eri silk has a relatively dry, slightly textured feel and less sheen than traditional mulberry silk, giving the cardigan a natural and refined appearance.
DROPS Magic
100% cotton
Approx. 170 m / 186 yd per 50 g
Manufacturer’s gauge: 23 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/400) (450/450/500/500/550) g
A very suitable and affordable cotton alternative. The manufacturer’s stitch gauge of 23 sts is exactly within the required range.
DROPS Baby Merino
100% merino wool
Approx. 175 m / 191 yd per 50 g
Yarn required:
approx. (300/350/350/400/400) (450/450/500/500/550) g
Soft, smooth and very even. Without an additional mohair strand, the Kukka Cardigan Fine has a cleaner and more understated appearance.
Knitting for Olive Pure Silk + Soft Silk Mohair
Pure Silk: 100% silk, approx. 250 m / 273 yd per 50 g
Soft Silk Mohair: 70% mohair, 30% silk, approx. 225 m / 246 yd per 25 g
Pure Silk:
approx. (200/250/250/300/300) (300/300/350/350/400) g
Soft Silk Mohair:
approx. (125/125/125/150/150) (175/175/200/200/200) g
The two yarns are held together throughout.
FAQs
Who is the Kukka Cardigan Fine suitable for?
The skill level is ●●●○○. The pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners with some previous knitting experience.
You should be comfortable knitting both flat and in the round and have some experience working short rows, increases, and decreases. Helpful tutorials are linked directly in the pattern.
How is the Kukka Cardigan Fine knitted?
The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, the neckline is shaped with short rows. The yoke is then worked using a modified raglan construction.
After separating the body and sleeves, the body is continued flat. The sleeves are then worked in the round.
Which size should I knit?
Choose your size based on the finished bust circumference of the cardigan:
88.5/94/99/104.5/109.5/115/118.5/123.5/128.5/134 cm
34.8/37/39/41.1/43.1/45.3/46.7/48.6/50.6/52.8 in
for sizes 1–10.
It is best to compare these measurements with a well-fitting cardigan from your wardrobe and take your preferred amount of positive ease into account.
Can I adjust the length of the cardigan?
Yes. Thanks to the top-down construction, you can adjust the body length as you knit.
The sleeve length can also easily be adjusted to your preferred length.
Which sleeve options are included?
The pattern includes two options.
You can work the sleeves straight without decreases, or choose a classic tapered version with regular decreases towards the wrist.
Which yarns are suitable for the Kukka Cardigan Fine?
The pattern includes several very different yarn options: pure wool, cashmere, merino held together with mohair, as well as a two-strand mohair version.
This allows you to change the character of the cardigan considerably – from clean and classic to soft and fluffy.
The most important thing is to achieve the specified gauge of 23 sts × 32 rows/rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in.
Where does the textured pattern begin?
The delicate textured pattern begins below the underarms. The yoke is worked entirely in stockinette stitch, giving it a particularly clean and understated appearance.
Does the cardigan require any seaming?
No. The Kukka Cardigan Fine is worked completely seamlessly. At the end, you only need to weave in the ends.
What is a modified raglan construction?
In a modified raglan construction, the increases are not distributed in the same way throughout the entire yoke. In the Kukka Cardigan Fine, the increases are adjusted strategically so that the body and sleeves each gain the required width and the yoke has a well-balanced fit.
You can find more information about this construction in the rosa p. Magazine article „Modifizierter Raglan – 5 Gründe“.
