Chunky Cropped Cardigan Knitting Pattern | Pink Wildflowers Sweater

Apr 1

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Knit A Simple Drop Shoulder Cardigan

The Pink Wildflowers Chunky Cropped Cardigan is a cozy, effortless layering piece with a relaxed fit and charming texture that feels as joyful to knit as it is to wear. Knit in super bulky yarn, this cardigan comes together quickly and creates a soft, structured fabric perfect for pairing with high-waisted pants, skirts, or your favorite tees. Its cropped silhouette and simple shaping make it approachable, stylish, and ideal for everyday wear.

The Pink Wildflowers Cropped Cardigan is a bottom up, drop shoulder cardigan with a statement collar that is a perfect addition to any outfit. Feel free to modify body length and armhole depth as desired. The body is knit in one piece, the fronts are then separated from the back, knit separately, and then shoulders are seamed together at the top. The collar is picked up and knit separately.

This design includes a full step-by-step video tutorial so you can follow along visually and see exactly how each section is worked. The written knitting pattern lives inside my Pattern Library, where you’ll find this cardigan paired with many other wearable designs perfect for expanding your handmade wardrobe. Whether you’re making your first garment or adding another cozy knit to your closet, the Pink Wildflowers Cardigan brings warmth, texture, and confidence to your knitting.

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Size Guide + Finished Measurements

The cardigan is written in 8 sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), with a finished bust size of 38 (41, 44.5, 47.5, 51, 54, 57, 60.5) in/96.5 (104.5, 113, 121, 129, 137, 145.5, 153.5) cm. The cardigan is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. However, please note that the ease does need to be generous for the drop shoulder construction. For example, I have a 37 in/94 cm bust and knit a size 3 for about 7.5 in/19 cm of positive ease.

Yarn

Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 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 Sepia Rose.