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Linneacardi Pattern

Linneacardi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Linneacardi Pattern

Linneacardi is a cropped cardigan worked from the hem up in the round with cabled raglan shaping and a V-neck. The body is steeked to create clean button bands and a crisp V-neck finish. It features subtle raglan cable panels, a deep ribbed waist, and fitted sleeves for a polished silhouette.

Linneacardi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in sport-weight yarn with circulars and optional DPNs, the pattern includes full instructions for sizes XS to XXXL. Steeking is used to maintain the round construction and achieve tidy edges for the button bands.

Why You'll Love This Linneacardi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic cable details with modern cropped shaping to create a cardigan that feels both elegant and wearable. I enjoy the rhythm of the raglan and cable repeats — they are engaging without being overwhelming. Steeking gives a clean finish that I find very satisfying, and the button bands make the piece feel finished and wearable right away. The pattern adapts well to different sizes and slight modifications, so I often make small changes to fit personal taste and wardrobe needs.

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Switch Things Up

I love how adaptable Linneacardi is — you can easily adjust the length to make a longer cardigan by extending the ribbed waist and the body before the steek.

If you want a chunkier look, I often switch to a bulkier yarn and larger needles; this creates a cozy, oversized feel and reduces knitting time.

For a lighter summer version I choose a DK or fingering weight held together and use smaller needles to keep the cable definition crisp without too much warmth.

You can play with the cable pattern: try swapping Cable A and Cable B placements or widening the cable repeats for a more pronounced textured panel.

To create a more vintage vibe, I sometimes use wooden or horn buttons and a slightly slubby yarn for an artisanal finish.

If you dont want to steek, you can work the body flat and shape the fronts separately; note the pattern doesnt include step-by-step for this, but it is a valid alternative.

I often change cuff length by adding or subtracting rib rows to suit my arm length — the instructions give clear markers so its easy to customize.

For a more fitted silhouette, reduce the number of increase rounds for the bust and check measurements as you go to keep the proportions balanced.

Experiment with color: make the body one color and the cables in a contrast yarn for subtle definition, or use tonal gradients for a modern look.

Finally, embellish with embroidery or a small crocheted trim along the button bands after theyre sewn on; this personal touch makes each cardigan unique to me.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not reinforcing the steek before cutting can lead to pulled stitches and unraveling; reinforce the steek by machine sewing, hand sewing, or crocheting before separating the fronts. ✗ Forgetting to place or slip markers at the raglan and section boundaries causes confusion during decreases; place markers exactly as instructed and slip them as you come to them. ✗ Casting on the wrong number of stitches for the hem will throw off the whole gauge and shaping; count your cast-on carefully and re-check the count against the pattern before proceeding. ✗ Skipping the stockingette measurement after increases can cause fit issues at the bust; measure the stockinette section after the final increase and adjust if necessary.

Linneacardi Pattern

Linneacardi is a cropped, cable-raglan cardigan with a flattering V-neck and a snug ribbed waist. Youll knit it from the bottom up in the round, add a steek, then finish the neck and button bands for a clean, professional edge. This pattern offers clear shaping and cable details that make it a joy to knit and wear.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Linneacardi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport weight yarn (approximate requirements by size): 550 (650) 750 (800) 900 (1050) 1150 (1250) meters
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    Yardage equivalents: 602 (711) 820 (875) 984 (1148) 1258 (1367) yards
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    Sample yarn used: Ystabø Gull Arvesølv, Skog (sample measurement given for M/L)
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    Suggested gauge: 23 sts = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette

— Tools Required

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    3.0 mm / US 2.5 circular needles, 80 cm / 32 inches (and DPNs as needed)
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    3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles, 60 cm / 24 inches and 80 cm / 32 inches (and DPNs as needed)
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    Crochet hook for a crochet steek
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    Scrap yarn or stitch holders
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    Stitch markers
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    Tapestry/yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing bands
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    Buttons: approx. 8 (7) 7 (8) 8 (8) 9 (10) buttons 12-15 mm
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    Scissors
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    Measuring tape

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— HEM :

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With 3 mm / US 2.5 ndl, cast on 141 (165) 189 (201) 209 (233) 257 (273) sts.

Row 1 (RS) :

Sl1, [p1, k1] to end.

Row 2 (WS) :

Sl1, [k1, p1] to end.

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Slip all stitches purlwise unless otherwise specified.

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Repeat Rows 1–2 until the piece measures 1.5 cm / 0.5 inches finishing on a WS row. Here you will be adding the first buttonhole.

Buttonhole Row (RS) :

Sl1, k4 (4) 4 (4) 6 (6) 6 (6), k2tog, yo, continue in pattern to end.

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Work a buttonhole on the RS every 4 cm / 1.5 inches. Continue in this manner until the garment measures approx. 12 cm / 4.75 inches, adjust the length so it fits your upper body and waist.

— ADDING STEEK :

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For the button band and the buttonhole band, slip the first and last 9 (9) 11 (11) 13 (13) 15 (15) sts on to a st holder. These sts will be picked up and worked later.

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Cast on 5 sts for the steek and work the steek as follows: p2, k1, p2.

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The first stitch after the steek is now the BOR; the rnd ends before the steek. Keep in mind that the steek sts are not included in the overall st count.

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You should now have 123 (147) 167 (179) 183 (207) 227 (243) sts, excl. the 5 steek sts, on your ndl.

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Switch to 3.5 mm / US 4 ndls and join to work in the rnd. Work 1 cm / 0.5 inches in stockinette st in the rnd.

— INCREASE FOR THE BUST :

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Place markers as follows (do not knit on this rnd), sl10 (11) 13 (14) 15 (17) 18 (19), pm, sl39 (48) 53 (57) 57 (65) 73 (78), pm, sl25 (29) 35 (37) 39 (43) 45 (49), pm, sl39 (48) 53 (57) 57 (65) 73 (78), pm, sl10 (11) 13 (14) 15 (17) 18 (19) sts (+ 5 steek sts).

Next Rnd (Inc Rnd) :

[K to M, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, k to 1 st before next M, m1R, k1, sm, m1L] twice, k to end and then work the steek in pattern. – 8 sts inc'd

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Continue working in the rnd and work the Inc Rnd every 1.5 cm / 0.5 inches, a total of 6 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) times. You should have 171 (195) 215 (227) 239 (263) 283 (307) sts on your ndl excl. the 5 steek sts.

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Work another 2 cm / 0.75 inches after the final inc. The stockinette stitch should measure approx. 10.5 (10.5) 10.5 (10.5) (12) 12 (12) 13.5 cm / 4.25 (4.25) 4.25 (4.25) (4.75) 4.75 (4.75) 5.25 inches.

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Bind off sts for sleeves as follows: Knit 41 (47) 52 (55) 58 (64) 68 (74) sts, Bind off 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 8 (8) sts, Knit 77 (89) 99 (105) 111 (123) 131 (143) sts, Bind off 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 8 (8) sts, knit to end and then work the steek in pattern.

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Put the body aside while you knit the sleeves.

— SLEEVES :

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Tip: The sleeves have a narrow cuff and youll be increasing the sleeves quite a lot towards the shoulder. If you prefer wider cuffs, cast on more sts and inc fewer times.

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With 3 mm / US 2.5 ndls, cast on 40 (42) 42 (44) 44 (46) 46 (48) sts. Join to work in the rnd and mark the BOR with a M.

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Work 1x1 rib, i.e., k1, p1, in the rnd until the work measures 12 cm / 4.75 inches, or your preferred length for the cuff.

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Switch to 3.5 mm / US 4 ndls.

Next Rnd (Inc Rnd) :

M1L, k to end, m1R. – 2 sts inc'd

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Work the Inc Rnd every 2.5 (2.5) 2 (2) 1.5 (1.5) 1 (1) cm / 1 (1) 0.75 (0.75) 0.5 (0.5) 0.25 (0.25) inches for a total of 11 (12) 14 (16) 19 (22) 26 (29) times. You should have 62 (66) 70 (76) 82 (90) 98 (106) sts on your ndls.

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Continue working in this manner until sleeve measures approx. 44 (44) 45 (45) 46 (46) 47 (47) cm / 17.25 (17.25) 17.75 (17.75) 18 (18) 18.5 (18.5) inches, or the desired length.

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Work to 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) sts before M on the last rnd, bind off the next 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 8 (8) sts.

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Work the other sleeve in the same manner.

— JOINING SLEEVES TO BODY :

Joining Rnd :

K to 4 sts before the underarm bind-off on Right Front, pm, k4, k4 on one of the sleeves, pm, k to 4 sts before end of Right Sleeve, pm, k4, k4 on Back, pm, k to 4 sts before the other underarm bind-off on Back, pm, k4, k4 on the other sleeve, pm, k to 4 sts before end of Left Sleeve, pm, k4, k4 on Left Front, pm, k to end, work steek in pattern.

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You should now have 271 (303) 331 (355) 379 (419) 447 (487) sts excl. 5 steek sts on your ndl.

— RAGLAN DECREASES WITH CABLES :

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Continue working the Fronts, Back, Sleeves, and Raglan Cables as follows: Right Front, Cable A, Right Sleeve, Cable B, Back, Cable A, Left Sleeve, Cable B, Left Front.

Cable A :

C8B: slip 4 sts purlwise onto a cable ndl held behind your work, k4, then k4 sts from cable ndl.

Cable B :

C8F: slip 4 sts purlwise on to a cable ndl held in front of your work, k4, then k4 from cable ndl.

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Work the cables every 4th rnd. K the 8 sts the other 3 rnds.

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To begin with, you will do the raglan dec only on the front and back pieces. Slip all M as you come to them.

Next Rnd :

K to 2 sts before 1st M, k2tog, k to 4th M, sm, ssk, k to 2 sts before 5th M, k2tog, k to 8th M, sm, ssk. – 4 sts dec'd

Next Rnd :

K to end.

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Work the previous 2 rnds another 2 times.

Next Rnd (Dec Rnd) :

[K to 2 sts before M, k2tog, work in cable pattern to next M, ssk] 4 times, k to end and work the steek in pattern. – 8 sts dec'd

Next Rnd :

K to end.

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Work the previous 2 rnds a total of 8 (6) 5 (6) 9 (11) 13 (15) times.

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You should have 195 (243) 279 (295) 295 (319) 331 (355) sts excl. the 5 steek sts on your ndl.

— V-NECK SHAPING :

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From here on, you will also include a decrease for the V-neck on every other row. Keep in mind that you will still continue with the raglan dec and cables.

Next Rnd (Dec Rnd) :

Ssk, [k to 2 sts before M, k2tog, work in cable pattern to next M, ssk] 4 times, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog, work the steek in pattern. – 10 sts dec'd

Next Rnd :

K to end.

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Work the previous 2 rnds a total of 12 (16) 19 (20) 20 (22) 23 (25) times.

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On the last rnd, bind off steek sts. There should be 2 sts remaining on each front piece and you should have a total of 75 (83) 89 (95) 95 (99) 101 (105) sts on your ndl.

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Reinforce the steek, either by machine sewing, hand sewing or crochet, before separating the fronts along the center column of stitches of the steek.

— BUTTON BAND AND BUTTONHOLE BAND :

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Place the 9 (9) 11 (11) 13 (13) 15 (15) sts that were set aside after the ribbed hem back onto a 3 mm / US 2.5 ndl. Cast on 6 extra sts on the cardigan side of sts for the facing that will be used to cover up the steeked edge later. Work these 6 sts in Stockinette st. These sts should be purled on a right side row and knitted on a wrong side row. The rest of the band is worked in 1x1 rib following the established pattern.

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For the buttonhole band, add a buttonhole every 4 cm / 1.5 inches on the band, the same way as you did for the ribbed hem, up to where dec for the neck shaping begins, approx 8 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) (10) holes in total.

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Simply work in pattern for the button band and do not forget to cast on the extra stitches for the facing. Work both bands the same length as the steek, stretch the bands a little before you measure. Bind off the sts for the facing and place the ribbed sts on the needle with the rest of the sts (fronts, sleeves, back).

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Tip: Sew the bands to your cardi before completing the neck portion of the band to make sure the length is correct.

— THE REST OF THE NECK BAND :

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The button band and buttonhole band are worked back and forth and joined to the rest of the garment as you go (knitting the last st from the band together with the live st from the yoke, once every 2 rows).

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You knit the neck bands onto each front one at a time and finish them by joining the two bands together at the back of the neck using kitchener stitch.

Next Row :

Work 8 (8) 10 (10) 12 (12) 14 (14) sts in pattern, k2tog/p2tog the last st on the band with the first st on the garment, turn work.

Next Row :

Sl1, work 8 (8) 10 (10) 12 (12) 14 (14) in pattern, turn work.

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Work the last 2 rows until the first 10 neck sts are attached to the band, i.e. when you have just passed the first cable.

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[Sl1, work 7 (7) 9 (9) 11 (11) 13 (13) sts in pattern, k2tog/p2tog according to pattern, slide st back to left ndl, k2tog/p2tog. Turn work. Work the remaining 8 (8) 10 (10) 12 (12) 14 (14) in pattern, turn work] until you reach the center of the back piece. Repeat on the other side.

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You should now have 9 (9) 11 (11) 13 (13) 15 (15) sts left on each band. Using kitchener stitch, sew the last sts together.

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Sew the gap at the underarms together and weave all ends. Tack down the button band and buttonhole band if not already done, and fasten the facing of the button and buttonhole band loosely. Sew buttons in place.

Assembly Instructions

  • Reinforce the steek by machine sewing, hand sewing or crocheting before separating the fronts along the center column of stitches.
  • Sew the button band and buttonhole band to the cardigan before completing the neck portion to check length and fit, then join the bands to the live yoke sts as instructed.
  • Use kitchener stitch to join the two neck bands together at the back of the neck for a seamless finish.
  • Sew the gap at the underarms together and weave in all loose ends; tack down the button band and facing and then sew buttons in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark section boundaries and raglan markers; slip markers as you encounter them during raglan shaping.
  • 💡Reinforce the steek before cutting or separating to secure the stitches and prevent unraveling.
  • 💡Measure the stockinette section after increases to ensure the bust fits your measurements as described in the pattern.

Linneacardi is a charming cropped cardigan full of texture and personality, perfect for layering and everyday wear. The raglan cables give a refined touch, while the steeked opening and neat button bands keep the finish professional and durable. Knit one for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift—its a wearable classic youll reach for again and again. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished bust circumferences are given in the pattern: approx. 76 (87) 96 (101) 106 (116) 125 (136) cm; choose your size based on ease preference and measurements.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the finished size and gauge; choose an appropriate needle size and swatch to match the stated gauge of 23 sts = 10 cm / 4 inches.

Do I need experience with steeking?

This pattern uses a steek; some experience with steeking is helpful, but the pattern advises reinforcing the steek by sewing or crocheting before cutting to make the process safer for beginners.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most knitters will finish this multi-piece cardigan in approximately 12–15 hours, depending on experience and the chosen size.