Jolene Cardigan is a knitted cardigan with a high neck and full sleeves that taper at the cuffs. Wear it open over a simple tee to show off the pattern across the fronts.

Brioche increases and decreases bend the ribs into a series of arches. Knitting with two strands held together gives the ribs extra depth.

Available in two sizes, this pattern is designed for knitters who already know brioche and want to explore shaping within the stitch.

Available sizes and yarn requirements
• Size 1 (IT 40–44 / EU 36–40): approx. 1,960 m / 2,130 yd
• Size 2 (IT 44–48 / EU 40–44): approx. 2,240 m / 2,430 yd

Reference yarn: chainette yarn, approx. 70 m / 76 yd per 25 g.

Technical details
• Skill level: Advanced
• Needles required: 8 mm (US 11) circular needles with a 60 cm cable, plus an extra 8 mm needle for the three-needle bind-off
• Gauge: 11 stitches and 15 rows over 10 cm (4 in) in brioche stitch with yarn held double, on 8 mm (US 11) needles

Why you'll love it
• Downloadable digital PDF knitting pattern
• Available in 2 sizes
• Curved brioche arches across the fronts
• High neck and full sleeves with tapered cuffs
• Yarn held double to bring out the texture

Digital product: after purchase, the PDF pattern will be available for download directly from your customer account on the Bettaknit website. No physical product will be shipped. Yarn, needles, and other materials are not included.