A few years back I started dreaming about a basic cardigan that could be a staple in my wardrobe. I played around with different construction ideas and details to add a little something special to this basic piece. I moved the classic Raglan increase to the top of the shoulders for a hint of structure and added lines of slipped stitches along the shoulders, sleeves and edges. As the lines became that little special detail in this cardigan Linje (meaning line in Danish) is a fitting name.

Because of the very simplistic nature of the Linje Cardigan I wanted to make it even more versatile by adding more neckline options. You can pick between 3 different necklines to make it just right for you.

To make it easier to keep track of the increases and the neckline shaping, the pattern uses a table for each size as well as written instructions.

Size
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

To fit chest circumference
75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm / 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (58) 62” Shown in size S

Finished measurements
Chest circ: 34 (37) 40 (43) 46 (49) 54 (58) 61 cm / 13.5 (15) 16 (17) 18.5 (19.5) 21.5 (23) 24.5”
Approx. 16-18 cm / 6.5-7.25“ positive ease
Upper arm circ: 91 (102) 112 (121) 133 (142) 152 (161) 173 cm / 36.5 (41) 45 (48.5) 53 (57) 61 (64.5) 69”
Approx. 9-10,5 cm / 3.5-4.25” positive ease

Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino 250 meters / 273 yards per 50 grams
Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair 225 meters / 246 yards per 25 g
The pattern uses a strand of each yarn held together. Corresponding to a DK weight.
Colorway: Rose Clay

Yardage
Merino - 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 balls
Grams: 230 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (395) 425
Meters: 1150 (1250) 1375 (1500) 1625 (1750) 1875 (1975) 2125 Yards: 1255 (1365) 1500 (1640) 1775 (1910) 2050 (2155) 2320

Silk Mohair - 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 balls
Grams: 115 (125) 140 (150) 165 (175) 190 (200) 215
Meters: 1035 (1125) 1260 (1350) 1485 (1575) 1710 (1800) 1935 Yards: 1130 (1230) 1380 (1475) 1625 (1720) 1870 (1970) 2115

Gauge
21 sts x 29 rows* in st st = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Row gauge is important for this design as the raglan increases are worked over a given number of rows.*

Needle size
4 mm / US6 for body
3,5 mm / US4 for ribbing on body 3 mm / US3.5 for ribbing on sleeves 2,5 mm / US1.5 for button band
Buttons
The sample used 6 dome shank buttons 11 mm / 0.5”