Knit This Cozy Cardi Today – Cindy! – Expression Fiber Arts | A Positive Twist on Yarn

Hello, beautiful soul! Today, I have a sweet, cozy knit cardigan pattern to share with you. This gorgeous design will wrap you in a warm hug! Keep reading to learn all about this week’s pattern!

Cindy was designed by Anne Robinson. When asked about this pattern, Anne said, “Cindy is a simple, clean, open-fronted cardigan pattern. The sweater is knit in pieces and seamed at the end with the front garter stitch edging and collar picked up and worked at the end. The bracelet-length sleeves have a cable motif worked up the center of the panel, and the bottom hem hits at the high hip. This pattern was designed to be both a simple cardigan, while also being a quick knit for the more experienced knitter. This cardigan was named after my mother, who often wears simple cardigans while around the house and garden. The Cindy cardigan is the perfect layering piece for when you need just a bit of warmth.”

This Intermediate to Advanced level pattern is perfect for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include garment construction, cables, charts, and short rows.

Cindy is made with our Limited Edition North Fingering yarn, which is a soft, gentle, flexible yarn that feels amazing on your skin and has a lovely bounce! North Fingering is a blend of 66% Extra Fine Merino Wool and 34% Pima Cotton with 437 yards (400 meters) per skein. This yarn is inspired by my Alaskan home, and all the skeins within the collection are designed to mix and match perfectly.

The pattern is offered in 10 sizes, which are based on natural/actual bust sizes: Size 1) 30”, Size 2) 32”, Size 3) 34”, Size 4) 36”, Size 5) 38”, Size 6) 40”, Size 7) 42”, Size 8) 44”, Size 9) 46”, Size 10) 48”.

We used Frosted Peaks North Fingering for the sample shown here. You will need three to five skeins of North Fingering yarn to knit the cardigan, depending on your selected size. The sweater is designed to be worn with 2″ of positive ease, and the sample shown here is a Size 3, modeled on a 34” (86 cm) bust.

Be sure to order all the yarn you need for your project because once this Limited Edition yarn and colors are gone, they’re gone for good!

We filmed a video in which I give you tips on how to ensure your handmade cardigans fit well. Take a look!



The pattern includes written and charted instructions, as well as a schematic.