Waffle Cardigan
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Detail
Our Waffle Cardigan, the sister pattern of our Waffle Sweater, is knit in pure silk mohair, soft and light, and features an easy-to-make allover eyelet ribbing design that is neatly finished at the hems with ribbed neckline and edges. The all-around relaxed ease at the body and sleeves enhances the cardigan’s airy texture.
The Waffle cardigan is worked from the top down with 3 strands of our Soft Silk Mohair held together. You begin with the seamless double neckband, then work some short-row shaping to raise the back neckline. The buttonbands are worked at the same time as the fronts, and the raglan construction adds an element of design to the lace pattern. The length of the body and sleeves can be easily adjusted.
Waffle Cardigan stitch patterns are charted only.
The Waffle Cardigan is designed with a positive ease, meaning that the circumference of the cardigan is supposed to be bigger than the circumference of your body. When choosing which size to knit you can choose to use “circumference of body” as a reference. For example if your chest circumference is 98 cm [38½"], you should choose size M in order to obtain the positive ease intended for this design.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 52 (54, 56, 58, 62, 66, 68, 70) cm [20½ (21¼, 22, 22¾, 24½, 26, 26¾, 27½ )]"; circumference at bust: approx. 95 (104, 114, 123, 132, 140, 149, 158) cm [(37¼ (41, 45, 48½, 52, 55, 58½ , 62¼)]" to fit following circumference of body: aprox. 76-85 (86-94, 95-104, 105-113, 114–122, 123-130, 131-139, 140-148) cm [30-33½ (33¾-37, 37½-41, 41¼-44½ , 44¾–48, 48½ -51¼, 51½ -54¾, 55-58¼)]"; sleeve length from underarm to cuff: approx. 45 (47, 46, 44, 42, 42, 42, 42) cm [17¼ (17⅕, 18, 17½, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾)]"
Yarn: 3 strands together of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m [246 yd] per 25 gr [0.88 oz]) lace yarn; 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19) balls
Sample is in size M, in Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, Morning Haze colorway
Needles: 4 mm / US6 and 5.5mm / US9 80 cm [32"] circular needles and double-pointed needles, in size to obtain gauge and a spare 4 mm / US6 80 cm [32"] circular needle
Gauge: 15.5 sts and 23 rows = 10 cm [4"] in Waffle stitch repeat after blocking (see Yoke Chart A, B or C) with 5.5 mm / US9 needle and 3 strands together
Notions: Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, length of waste yarn for Provisional cast-on method, 7 buttons in 20 mm [⅝"] diameter -
Customer Reviews
Jack********PhD
This cardigan saved my entire fall wardrobe the waffle weave adds dimension to basic tees and the relaxed silhouette means I can actually move breathe and exist without feeling like I’m wearing a sack the fabric softened even more after first wash and the shipping was shockingly fast with zero plastic wrap just recycled paper and a smiley sticker
Miss A************ic Jr.
Cute texture and nice drape but ran slightly small—I sized up and it’s perfect now the waffle weave looks expensive but feels lightweight and breezy great for transitional weather though the buttons could be a tad sturdier
Marg********ode
Wore it to an outdoor acoustic set last weekend and got asked three times if it was vintage the waffle knit holds warmth without bulk and breathes like a dream no sweaty armpits no awkward layering fails plus the hem stayed put all night and the service team answered my sizing question in under 10 minutes
Dr. Ka*************ski IV
So comfy and true to size the waffle texture makes it feel luxe but still laid-back perfect for WFH days when you need to look presentable on camera but also survive back-to-back calls the only thing I wish? A slightly deeper front pocket for my AirPods case
Jan*******s V
Finally a cardigan that doesn’t look like my college dorm laundry pile the waffle weave gives it that elevated casual vibe I’ve been chasing for years soft as butter zero itch factor and the fit is just right—not boxy not tight just effortlessly cool shipped faster than my last taco delivery
Ella********* III
Needed something stylish but chill for my Sunday farmers market run this cardigan was the MVP the waffle texture gives subtle visual interest while keeping me at perfect temp between 62°F and 74°F no pilling no shrinkage and the sleeves hit *exactly* at my wrist love that it layers over hoodies or under denim jackets
Nore********ner
Threw this on over a band tee before hopping on a Zoom call and got 4 DMs asking where it’s from the waffle weave adds just enough structure without stiffness and the relaxed fit hides my post-lunch food coma slump love that it’s not scratchy like other knits and arrived in 2 days with zero packaging waste
Emm******unk
Wore this waffle cardigan to my cozy coffee date and instantly felt like a main character in my own rom-com the texture is so luxe and breathable no more sweater cling or static shocks the knit holds its shape perfectly even after three washes shipped fast and packed with a sweet handwritten note from the team