Magnolia Boat Neck Cardigan Knitting Pattern

✨ Magnolia Boat Neck Cardigan — a cozy, modern chunky knit designed for effortless layering and everyday comfort.

This relaxed-fit cardigan features a wide boat neckline, deep ridge texture, ribbed cuffs, and a beautiful rib-to-ridge sleeve transition. Knit in bulky yarn for a fast, satisfying project, Magnolia is perfect for confident beginners ready to step into garment knitting.
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✨ Pattern Features
• Wide boat neckline
• Hip length silhouette
• Drop shoulder construction
• Chunky ridge texture stitch
• Ribbed hem + cuffs
• Rib → ridge sleeve transition
• Button front closure
• Cozy oversized fit
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📏 Sizes Included: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
Finished Bust: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) inches
Designed with 4–6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed cardigan fit.

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🧵 Materials Needed
• Bulky Weight Yarn (Category 5) :900–1,300 yards depending on size
• US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles
• US 11 (8 mm) knitting needles
• 6 buttons (1–1.25”)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
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📐 Gauge
3 stitches × 4 rows = 1 inch
in Magnolia Ridge Pattern (blocked)

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🪡 Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

You should be comfortable with:
• Knit + purl stitches
• Ribbing
• Basic seaming
• Picking up stitches
• Simple neckline shaping

📥 Pattern Details
• Digital PDF Download
• Step-by-step written instructions
• Stitch counts + sizing included
• Sleeve increase math included
• Assembly instructions included
• Print-friendly format

This listing is for a digital knitting pattern — no physical item will be mailed.

Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the Magnolia Cardigan?
Advanced beginner. It's a great first or second garment if you're comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing, basic seaming and picking up stitches.

What sizes are included?
S (M, L, XL, 2XL), for a finished bust of 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) inches with 4–6 inches of positive ease.

What yarn and needles do I need?
Bulky weight (category 5) yarn, about 900–1,300 yards depending on size, plus US 10 (6 mm) and US 11 (8 mm) needles and 6 buttons.

How long does it take to knit?
Bulky yarn at 3 stitches per inch knits up quickly, so it's a satisfying, fast garment project.

Is this a physical product?
No. This is a digital PDF knitting pattern you can download right after purchase. No yarn or finished item is shipped.