The Crop Loupy Stripe Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern is a bold yet wearable statement piece that combines comfort, versatility, and playful colour experimentation in one beautifully constructed garment. This top-down raglan cardigan is thoughtfully designed with a built-in button band, allowing you to knit the body seamlessly while creating a polished, ready-to-wear finish as you go. Featuring a simple two-row stripe repeat in Colour A and Colour B, the pattern delivers maximum visual impact with minimal complexity, making it both meditative and satisfying to knit. The cardigan’s batwing silhouette offers a generous amount of positive ease at the bust, creating a relaxed, drapey fit that contrasts perfectly with the snug ribbed waist panel, which cinches in for a flattering, sculpted shape. Ideal as a scrap-busting project, this design invites creativity and flexibility—you can work it in a wide range of yarns, with Aran weight (10ply) being the most straightforward choice, while thinner yarns can easily be held double or combined to achieve the desired gauge. You can even play with texture and balance by making Colour A slightly thicker than Colour B to subtly even out the fabric. When planning your stripes, it’s helpful to divide your yarns into two distinct groups—light versus dark is the simplest approach, though separating by colour families like blues and yellows can be just as effective. Keeping Colour A as the darker shade not only enhances contrast but also makes counting your stripes much easier as you knit. The result is a modern, cropped cardigan that is expressive, customizable, and endlessly fun to create—perfect for showcasing treasured leftovers while building a wardrobe staple full of personality.
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Loupy Stripe Cardi by Loupy Studio
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