Opening Night Knit Cardigan Pattern | Oversized Drape Front Sweater | Size Inclusive Knitting Pattern | Marly Bird PDF
Looking for a knit sweater pattern that brings drama, comfort, and wearable elegance? The Opening Night Knit Cardigan is your spotlight moment. ✨ With its flowy drape front, oversized collar, and textured garter rib trim, this cardigan adds flair to every outfit—whether you're layering up for movie night or making an entrance at your next event.
This ad-free, printable PDF pattern is written with clarity and support in mind, including video tutorials to help you along the way.
🧶 Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate
📏 Sizes Included: Women's XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
🧵 Construction Notes:
• Knit flat in pieces and seamed
• Garter rib trim worked separately and sewn on
• Clean shaping for a flattering silhouette
✨ Pattern Features:
✔ Oversized drape-front collar
✔ Flattering fit for all sizes
✔ Textured garter rib trims
✔ Fully written instructions with schematics
✔ Detailed size chart + finished measurements
✔ Linked video tutorials for seaming, lifelines, and more
🧶 Materials Needed:
• Yarn: Classic Elite Montera (50% wool / 50% llama, 127 yds/100g)
— 9 (10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 23) skeins or approx. 1143 (1270, 1524, 1778, 2032, 2540, 2794, 2912) yds
• Needles: US 9 [5.5 mm] circular needle, 24”+ length
• Notions: Stitch holder, tapestry needle
🧶 Yarn Substitutions:
• Swish Bulky
• City Tweed Aran
• Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky
📏 Finished Measurements (Chest):
29 (32.75, 36.25, 41, 44.5, 48.5, 52.25, 57)" [73.5 (83, 93.5, 104, 113, 123, 134, 145) cm]
Back Length (excl. trims): 12.5 (13, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 16.25, 16.5)" [32 (33, 35.5, 37, 38, 40.5, 41.5, 42) cm]
Gauge: 15 sts & 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch
🎥 Bonus Support:
Includes links to helpful video tutorials for techniques like K2tog, SSK, seaming, lifelines, and more.
💗 Perfect For:
• Fall and winter layering
• Office-to-evening styling
• TV knitting with a little flair
• Gifts that feel boutique-level
• Makers who want a relaxed but impactful knit
📥 What You'll Receive:
• 1 PDF knitting pattern (English, Standard American Terms)
• Full written instructions for all sizes
• Schematics and measurements
• Stitch breakdowns + special notes
• Video tutorial links
❣️THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN, NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT❣️
