Knit an Easy Button Cardigan | The Hillside Knitting Pattern

Oct 24

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Knit A Simple Top-Down Raglan V-Neck Cardigan

The Hillside V-Neck Button Cardigan is a relaxed, everyday knit that feels just as good to make as it does to wear. With a classic button-front silhouette and simple construction, this cardigan strikes the perfect balance between cozy and versatile — it layers effortlessly over T-shirts, long sleeves, and dresses alike. Designed with ease in mind, the Hillside makes garment knitting approachable with steady progress and a beautifully wearable finish.

Whether you’re ready to tackle your first cardigan or you’re an experienced knitter looking for a satisfying, stylish project, this pattern delivers a timeless piece that will become a staple in your wardrobe. The clean lines, comfortable fit, and thoughtful shaping create a cardigan you’ll reach for again and again, season after season.

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Size Guide + Finished Measurements

The cardigan is written in six sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), with a finished bust size of 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) in/84.5 (95, 105, 115, 125.5, 135.5) cm. The cardigan is intended to have about 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 38 in/96.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 3.5 in/9 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired. You can try on the cardigan as you go.

Yarn

Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein) or another super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Whipped Cream.
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick + Quick is another great option if Re-Spun isn’t available.

Needles

9mm (US13) in the following sizes:
40 in/101.5 cm circular knitting needles (yoke, body)
16 in/40 cm cm or DPNs (sleeves)
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge

Notions

4 buttons (1 inch diameter)
4 removable stitch markers
4 stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold sleeves
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Tape measure

Gauge

10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm on 9mm needles in stockinette stitch

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