Gartigan is a wonderfully warm cardigan designed to be worn as an outer layer, almost like a knitted jacket. Worked from the top down in garter stitch, it features deep raglan shaping, softly gathered sleeves and a generous shawl collar that creates an extra layer of warmth around the neck.
This kit uses our Cushy DK yarn base, held double throughout to create a dense, insulating fabric with beautiful texture. Choose one colourway for a classic finish, or combine two colours for a softly marled effect.
Why we love it
Gartigan is cosy, practical and full of beautiful garter-stitch texture. The deep raglan shaping leaves plenty of room for layers underneath, while the substantial fabric makes it ideal for wearing through the cooler months. It’s the kind of cardigan that feels as useful as a jacket, but with all the comfort of handknit wool.
Perfect for
Winter layering
A warm cardigan that can be worn as an outer layer
Knitters who love simple, rhythmic garter stitch
Creating a classic solid colour or softly marled fabric
Skill level
Adventurous beginner to intermediate.
Gartigan is worked seamlessly from the top down and includes raglan shaping, German short rows, sleeves worked in the round and an optional afterthought button closure.
Kit includes
Skein Cushy DK yarn in the quantity required for your selected size and colourway.
The Gartigan pattern is included free with the kit.
Pattern
The complimentary PDF pattern will be emailed via Ravelry once your yarn has shipped. It will be sent separately from your shop order.
To have the pattern added directly to your Ravelry library, please include your Ravelry username in the order notes or message us after purchasing.
The pattern may also be purchased separately via Ravelry.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished Measurements
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”
81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm circumference at bust
The sample is shown in Size 2, with a finished bust circumference of 36” / 91.5 cm, worn on a 34” / 86 cm bust.
Choose a size with approximately 0–2” / 0–5 cm of positive ease.
Yardage
7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16) skeins of Cushy DK
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Estimated total yarn required:
650 (770, 870, 1010, 1150, 1270, 1500, 1600) g
1495 (1771, 2001, 2323, 2645, 2921, 3450, 3680) yards
1365 (1617, 1827, 2121, 2415, 2667, 3150, 3360) metres
Recommended needle size
6.5 mm (US 10.5) circular needles
5 mm (US 8) circular needles
A range of cable lengths will be useful, including approximately 80 cm / 32” for the body, 100 cm / 40” for the shawl collar, and your preferred method for working small circumferences.
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Yarn
Cushy DK
DK / 8ply
100% superwash merino
Soft, plump and beautifully warm, with lovely stitch definition and a smooth finish.
Dyed to order
Yarns are dyed to order and will ship in approximately 2–3 weeks. The complimentary pattern PDF will be emailed via Ravelry once your yarn has shipped.
