Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Cardigan Confident Beginner XS – 3XL

Knit Cardigan with Patch Pockets

Knit Cardigan with Patch Pockets. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	92 cm	74 cm	100 cm
L	98 cm	80 cm	106 cm
XL	108 cm	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	118 cm	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	128 cm	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem	Bicep Circumference
XS	94 cm	62 cm	96 cm	30 cm
S	100 cm	64 cm	102 cm	31.5 cm
M	106 cm	66 cm	108 cm	33 cm
L	112 cm	68 cm	114 cm	35 cm
XL	122 cm	70 cm	124 cm	38 cm
2XL	132 cm	72 cm	134 cm	41 cm
3XL	142 cm	74 cm	144 cm	44 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on chest measurement. For an oversized streetwear fit, choose one size up.

Wearing Ease Explanation

+12 to +18 cm bust ease for comfortable layering over tees and shirts.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Medium to heavyweight knit: sweater knit, French terry, or ponte roma (240–340 gsm)

Ribbed or textured sweater knit
French terry with 25% stretch
Ponte di Roma knit

Stretch Requirement: 20–35% crosswise stretch with good recovery

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching polyester stretch thread
Ballpoint or stretch machine needle (size 80/12)
5 buttons (20–25 mm)
Fusible knit stay tape for front button placket

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.8 m (1.95 yd)	1.5 m (1.65 yd)
L – XL	2.1 m (2.3 yd)	1.7 m (1.85 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.4 m (2.6 yd)	2 m (2.2 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.

Neck & Armhole

6 mm (1/4 in) for neckband or binding attachment.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Cardigan Front	Cut 1 Pair	V-neck cardigan front panels
Cardigan Back	Cut 1 on Fold	Cut on center back fold
Sleeves	Cut 1 Pair	Full-length set-in sleeves
Front Placket Band	Cut 2 (or 1 Long Continuous Band on Fold)	Continuous neck and front placket band
Patch Pockets	Cut 1 Pair in Self Knit	Front waist patch pockets
Rib Wrist Cuffs	Cut 1 Pair in Ribbing or Self	Folded knit wrist cuffs

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (23 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Prepare Patch Pockets

Fold pocket top hem to right side, stitch side seam allowances, turn right side out, and press. Topstitch pocket hem, then pin and edgestitch pockets onto cardigan front markings.

Shoulder & Neckline Staystitching

Stabilize shoulder seams with clear elastic or knit stay tape. Stitch front and back bodice panels right sides together at the shoulders using a stretch stitch or serger.

Set Sleeves Flat

Pin sleeve caps right sides together along the open armholes, matching notches and easing fullness evenly. Stitch across each armhole.

Side and Underarm Seams

Align front and back pieces right sides together, matching underarm seam intersections. Stitch each side seam and sleeve underarm in one continuous pass.

Attach Continuous Front Placket Band

Fold placket band lengthwise wrong sides together. Match center back placket notch to back neck, pin along V-neckline down to hem on both sides, stretching slightly along curves. Stitch and press seam toward body.

Attach Cuffs, Hem, and Buttons

Fold wrist cuffs into rings, press in half lengthwise, and serge onto sleeve openings. Double-fold and topstitch bottom hem. Mark button placement and sew buttonholes on right placket, buttons on left.