FREE SWEATER KNITTING PATTERN | Simple Eyelet Cardigan Tutorial
Download the free pattern and knit this easy eyelet cardigan sweater with me. This simple cardigan can be knit in any gauge (any yarn weight and needle size) with a few simple calculations for cast on stitches for each section provided in the pattern download. We'll knit the left and right fronts first, then the back, make the collar, then the sleeves, and seam everything together. Don't be intimidated by sweater knitting! I'll walk you through how to do everything.... This is supposed to be a bit oversized with the drop shoulder construction so make sure you've got a generous fit!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:09 Size Guide + Measurements
2:50 Gauge Calculations
3:55 How to Knit the Front Panels
6:50 How to Knit the Staggered Eyelet Stitch
13:00 How to Bind Off
15:18 How to Knit the Back
23:08 How to Seam the Shoulders
29:23 How to Knit the Collar
41:49 How to Knit the Sleeves
49:12 How to Seam the Sleeves to the Shoulders
55:33 How to Seam the Sides and Sleeves
1:00:39 How to Weave in Ends
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I love this pattern. I'm learning how to knit and this is my first pattern. Meaning this is my first time trying a knitting pattern. Thank you sooooo much for making this easy for a 20 + year crocheter. I will definitely will be watching more of your videos.
Thank you for your videos! It’s like going to a knitting club but from the comfort of my sofa! Love knitting along.
Love this! You explain everything so clearly. This will definitely be my next project 🙂
Hi Ashley! I've never left a youtube comment before, but I wanted to say thank you for all of your wonderful free patterns. Your instructions are so clear, straightforward, and thorough. I've already made two of your raglan sweater patterns and plan on making this cardigan next. Thank you a million!
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you for letting me know - means the world to me! ❤️
I’m finishing it and I just love it, thank you ,mi appreciate your explanation and your work so much.❤️
Wow i was going to pass this over since i wasnt interested in another super bulky pattern, but i am so glad i took a closer look and discovered it was an any gauge recipe pattern. Its super lovely and i cant wait to swatch and calculate with some of my favorite yarns. Thank you for all the get tutorials and patterns. I cant believe you have offered this one for free. Its beautiful. Your patterns and videos have given me a lot of confidence in my making.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this tutorial 💗 you are really helping so many of us!!!! 💗🧡💗🧡💗🧡💗🧡
This is beautiful Ashley😍 I am already on my third of your lace cardigan pattern. I can't wait to try this one. As always thanks for providing such amazing free content for beginners
Thank you very much for this amazing pattern!!!! Love your work💕
Hello Ashley, I love all your patterns and I can’t wait to cast on🤗🧶💕
Thank you. Will definitely try this
Perfect timing I have been watching your other videos getting ready to knit my very first sweater and I just saw your new pattern and I love love love love it I think that's what I'm making
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad! Best of luck to you!!
I made with you my first sweater. I practised earlier with smaller projects. This one was so easy to make but at the same time so pleasant! Because of the pattern I could adjust everything for my liking. Such a well explained pattern, so professional! My friend couldn't believe I made it myself and ordered exact the same for her birthday ❤ Thank you so much for this pattern. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱💖
Thank you for show us the beutiful knitting cardigan 🥰😍
Thanks for very clear tutorial very helpful you simply are the best! ❤❤❤
LOVE IT!
Thank you very much for such a lovely pattern, your instructions and explanations. And all that for free....you are amazing ❣️❣️❣️
So glad I found you! I’ve watched several of your cardigan videos and have ordered my yarn. Can’t wait to begin! So excited!
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Oh so happy to hear! Yay!! Happy knitting 🧶 ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing your works !
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
I love sharing! Happy knitting to you!!
Thank you just learning to knit and subscribed to your channel.
Sooo beautiful
This is adorable! Thank you for making knitting a sweater or cardigan doable for everyone. I am encouraged that maybe I can do this!!
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged to make this - it’s so fun and I love the texture of the staggered eyelet! 💕
@chattingwithu
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits I love it! Great design! Thank you.
Thank you so much...I was looking for an easy stitch and with nice shape and also sewing like that and I find all of that in your video... thank you again 💓 💖
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Enjoy!
Love this sweater! I am a Crocheter that just started to learn how to knit. So grateful I found your Channel so I can be guided through every step while I learn. This sweater looks so comfy cozy. Thank you!
@saraningmiller192
2 жыл бұрын
Hey ! Same here . I'm a crochetet. Just kinda sick of it n now I'm ready for knitting. Have u finished this sweater yet? Should I make something else before doing this ? I've knitted a scarf like 10 years ago
@laurasalgado934
2 жыл бұрын
@@saraningmiller192 No I have not even started it. I'm crocheting some other pre planned projects for people as gifts. But I want to, hope to get to it...eventually. Last year I knitted 2 Scarves and a hat. I'm trying to knit a blanket at the moment, in between projects, but it's going slow. I'm not as quick in knitting as I am in crocheting and I seem to get more bored and frustrated with knitting than crocheting.
I have made this in a pale pink for a friend for Christmas. I am on to the sleeves already and I only started on Wednesday afternoon. It knits you so quickly.
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear!!
❤️🙏 very nice!
I love your videos!! They are exactly what a beginner needs to be successful! You are the best!! Deeply appreciate your understanding of beginners who have difficulty reading patterns. ❤️❤️
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much - hope you enjoy and it’s helpful!! 💕
Você explica tão bem,que mesmo sem falar inglês, consegui fazer. Parabéns!💕💕💕
Your work is amazing ❤ it helped me so much to improve my skills , thanks so much 💗💗
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad - thanks for letting me know. Happy knitting!
beautiful .. I just started knitting this pattern wish me luck 🙏 thanks for sharing such an amazing pattern not all heroes wear cape, some knit cardigans
@AshleyLillisKnits
11 ай бұрын
Haha, you're totally right! happy knitting to you :)
One of the best video that ever had learned so much and easy to follow step by step👌 Thanks you so much for sharing this amazing video with us🙏💝🙏
@AshleyLillisKnits
6 ай бұрын
You’re so kind - thank you ❤
Wonderful
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Soooo cute ❤ imma make this next. Fyi u hold your yarn just like I do❤😊
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wooow so pretty. i would love to make it with mohair
I just finished making this and I’m obsessed! Thank you so much! I love it!
@Felicity2121
Жыл бұрын
Is the 20” length measured from the cast on edge. I mean is the 3” rib included in with the measurement? I’m a beginner and done the front panels and I’m on with the back but I need to know if I done it right before I carry on. Thanks in advance 😊💕
@jackieblue22222
Жыл бұрын
I like mine extra long so I just continued until I got the length I wanted.
@Felicity2121
Жыл бұрын
@@jackieblue22222 thank you. I’m actually starting the sleeve’s now so that is very helpful 💕🎄🎄
This is really cool! I love the walk through! Very informative. Tysm ❤️❤️❤️ definitely gunna follow along and make this! So cute
Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials. I can't believe the things I've been able to create! If you have the ability to turn on channel donations, I'd love to support you and donate a little every time I successfully make something using your tutorials. I've already knitted two garments from your tutorials and just started knitting in April! Again, thank you so much. ❤️
I’m so excited for this. I wanted a simple sweater that I can learn to seam. Would it be easier to block the pieces before seaming?
Dear Ashley, I’m a new guy to knitting and gave my first ever project (your Hillside V-Neck Cardigan) to my significant other. And I also managed to finish the Openlands Shawl collar cardigan. I really wanted to try this particular pattern next for a friend. I just wanted to ask, if there’s is a possibility to knit this cardigan from the top as I prefer the look of the “pre-made” sleeves. Anyways, I really like your way of making it so easy to get into knitting and explaining everything multiple times. Thanks so much and keep up your great work! All the best from Germany 🇩🇪
I was excited to see this project and can't wait to try. I love the way you explain the process. Also, I love your nail color polish. Can you share the color? Thanks
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you! ☺️ it’s Opi Don’t Bossa Nova me Around 💅🏻💕
this is so pretty! do you think the stitch pattern would work well for a top down cardigan? i might try this in combination with your other cardigan pattern
Wauw ❤
Hi Ashley, it's seems you like using thick yarn which we don't really have
I saw a review on this yarn and the channel stated that the yarn may have a tendency to pill or have wear and tear at places like the arm where there’s a lot of friction. I wanted to ask what your experience was with washing and wearing garments made out of this yarn because I know you use it a lot and I trust your judgment. Can you let us know how this yarn wears with regular use and washing?
Hi, I love the way you are guiding every step of the way in your video. I’m a beginner in sweaters and so glad I found your video. So I have a question. I did both the front panels and while starting the ribbing I started with a knit stitch. So While starting the back ribbing too I started with a knit stitch just like I did for the front panels. Now, I checked the video and realised that you have started the ribbing with a purl stitch for the back. Would that make a difference ?when seaming the sides?
@AshleyLillisKnits
11 ай бұрын
Hi there! It shouldn't make too much of a difference for seaming... Seaming ribbing looks the best when you seam a knit stitch to a purl stitch instead of two of the same stitches.
This is a fabulous tutorial!! Thank you so very much for sharing your work! I noticed during the video that you don't work the set up row of purls (as in your written pattern download - Set up Row (WS): P to end) after any of your ribbings. You simply knit 3 inches of rib and then immediately begin with row 1 of the staggered eyelet stitch. Please advise. Thanks.
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Do whatever you would like!
Well I started this last year as a beginner and I ran out of yarn and unfortunately it’s discontinued (I have been looking all this time😢) So do I buy a contrasting colour and mix it up making different colour bits and put them together OR do I just undo it and knit something new like a scarf or blanket 🤨 Shame as I only had one more sleeve to do and pick up the edges and sew together. I did it in pink so I was thinking lilac one side panel one in pink or something along those lines 😊
Can I do 101 stitches to fit me please let me know if it ok
Thank You again for this tutorial. This process is a little difficult for me. What is the first process in determining what to do. Measure body first or pick yarn first. Then make gauge swatch?? Help. ??
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Decide what yarn you want to use and make a gauge swatch first! Then figure out measurements and cast on!
@janicebest-nesbitt6455
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits should the swatch be in pattern simple eyelet cardigan and in stocking net stitching
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
@@janicebest-nesbitt6455 yes! Gauge swatch should be in the staggered eyelet pattern 👍🏻
Please tell me the 20inch length is measured from cast on point (the 3”rib included) I’m not doing any more work on it until I know 😂 I have already done the first 2 panels and started on the back. I’m downing needles until I know 😊
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Yes, total length!
@Felicity2121
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits phewwwwww thank goodness for that 💕
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Hi Ashley! Love the pattern but im kind of sketchy about my math lol. I did my calculations and my using red heart super saver and my gauge was 20 stitches per 4 inches. I ended up with a cast on of 180 for size 8 but that seems like too many stitches im not really sure as im a somewhat advanced beginner im just very stuck on this. It does make sense but i dont want it to be too big
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Happy to try to help…. Which section of the sweater did you get this stitch count for?
@drowninginthelake
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits the front panel im pretty sure
@drowninginthelake
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits okay so i figured out a a stitch count that goes well with the pattern that fits me how i want i was just playing around with numbers. But i just want to say this is literally the CUTEST pattern ive ever made im so obsessed with it and im so excited to finish ive already got the first panel done 🤭
@drowninginthelake
Жыл бұрын
These words dont even do justice to how i feel lol thanks for the amazing pattern!!
@mandm7649
10 ай бұрын
Same for me idk im trying to do size to but feels like its gonna be big for me when i calculate coming up to much stiches
Can I cast on 51 stitches please because I’m big bust
I’m doing 25 inches is that’s ok
It’s ok I do 61 stitches please
How even stitches from 51 stitches please
Hi I just found you. Thanks want to make this sweater. MM
Can I use 3.5mm straight needles I haven’t got circular needles
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
You can but you won’t be able to use straight needles to pick up stitches for the ribbing on the collar!
@marybrock9250
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits I size 4mm circular needle that’s ok and have you got a Facebook page
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
@@marybrock9250 you can follow the directions written in the pattern to figure out how to adjust the gauge for your needle size!
Thank you so much for this free pattern what a blessing! I am really confused about the cast on amount. I got the same answer as you did, 20 stitches. How did ‘divisible by 4 + 5” get you 21 cast on stitches, please? That seems more like ‘divisible by 4 + 1’? 20 stitches is already divisible by 4. If you add 5, that would be 25 cast on stitches. Sorry, I’m lousy at math, but I am not following the ‘plus 5’ getting you just one more stitch. Help!!!! Rescue my math brain, please?🤦♀❤
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter - it’s just how I added edge stitches! Mine was 16+5=21
@kristakirk2596
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits Thank you. Your math equation for the left side CO stitches mathematically came out to 20, not 16…so shouldn’t that be a Cast On of 25? I just want to make sure I am doing this correctly, because 20 IS divisible by 4.
I’m 26 inches long to fit me for the back if that’s ok or not
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
You can modify it however you’d like!
@marybrock9250
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits thank you and can I use yellow border and I can show you after I finished it on Facebook
Tried to download your pattern with no luck
@AshleyLillisKnits
9 ай бұрын
Feel free to email me via my website!
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it was hard to see some of the action as it was done above the camera view
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cindy, yes, sometimes the work goes out of frame by accident… it is difficult to knit close up and in frame all of the time. I did my best and keep learning how to improve my filming and editing skills! Hope you enjoy the pattern!
@cindyfrye3026
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits I think you are doing a great job just being able to film the action. I am a beginner so I like to see how you make your stitches. I am looking to improve my knitting.
It’s ok I go to 25 inches please let me know
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there - I’m not quite sure what you’re asking! Feel free to modify the pattern however you’d like!
@marybrock9250
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits I want to go to 25 inches long for the front pattern
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
@@marybrock9250 you can make it however long you’d like! Just have to make everything the same length…
@marybrock9250
2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyLillisKnits thank you I can send you picture when it finished on Facebook if you want to and I done 31 stitches on the needle it’s ok
You could also use centimeters measurement 😭
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve included centimeters in the pattern measurements and you can just swap out the 4in for 10cm!
Can you just use the basic knit stitch
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
You could! Just check your gauge - it won’t be as wide most likely!
@bunnygaffney2765
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not to good on the purl stitch yet .
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
@@bunnygaffney2765 neither was I at the beginning. Just keep practicing… I promise it gets easier!
How would I figure how many yards of yarn to use? Each ball I have is 167 yds and I’m using a 6 mm needle. I am going to do a size 4
I don't understand this. "For example, if you’re a 37 in/94 cm bust, a size 2 or 3 would be appropriate." Size one starts at 40" bust. Size two is a 44" bust. I'm sorry - how would size 2 (44") or 3 (48") be appropriate for a 37" bust??
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! It’s supposed to have that much positive ease. You don’t want the sweater to fit tight around your bust….
Did you edit this? If you had you would have noticed a lot of contact was “shown” off camera. Very difficult to watch.
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary! As you can imagine, it is very difficult to knit close up so you can see what I’m doing and keep the work in frame 100 percent of the time. I did my best at filming and editing and am always striving to get better…. I offer my content for free so I hope you enjoy the pattern!
@Felicity2121
Жыл бұрын
WOW..a free pattern and video and you still complain 🤷🏼♀️
We're doing math now? 😳 Eek.... I hope I can figure that out. I might need trauma therapy after. 🤭
This wool is horrible it pulls
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
I wrote this pattern so you can use whatever yarn and needle size you'd like!
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Hi from Egypt, your channel is my favorite and I'm following you on instagram with pleasure ♥️♥️🌹
@AshleyLillisKnits
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much - appreciate the support. I love teaching and sharing my patterns with others! It’s so fun making sweaters you love to wear!
I knitted my first ever thing (a cardigan) based on your tutorial. Thank you for being so awesome.
@AshleyLillisKnits
Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear - thank you!!