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Dark Academia Floral Contrast Cardigan - Free Pattern
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June 30, 2026
Dark Academia Floral Contrast Cardigan - Free Pattern
Introduction
Embrace the mysterious allure of Dark Academia with this striking black and white contrast cardigan, featuring intricate floral motifs. This cardigan is perfect for adding a touch of intellectual elegance to your wardrobe. Whether you're sipping coffee in a cozy café or reading in a library, this handmade piece will keep you warm and stylish.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in black and white, 100% wool for warmth and texture.
- Needles: US 6 (4mm) knitting needles.
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Back
- Cast on 110 stitches in black yarn.
- For Rows 1-6: Work in 1x1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) for 6 rows.
- Switch to stockinette stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side) and work even for 20 inches.
- Begin the floral motif: Use the intarsia technique to incorporate white yarn for the floral pattern, following the provided chart.
- Continue in pattern until the piece measures 24 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Shape shoulders: Bind off 10 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
- Bind off the remaining stitches.
Front (Make 2)
- Cast on 55 stitches in black yarn.
- For Rows 1-6: Work in 1x1 ribbing for 6 rows.
- Switch to stockinette stitch and work even for 10 inches.
- Begin the floral motif on the right side edge, following the chart for placement.
- Continue in pattern until the piece measures 24 inches.
- Shape neckline: Bind off 5 stitches at the neck edge every other row 3 times.
- Shape shoulders as for the back.
Sleeves (Make 2)
- Cast on 50 stitches in black yarn.
- For Rows 1-6: Work in 1x1 ribbing for 6 rows.
- Switch to stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 8th row until there are 70 stitches.
- Work even until the sleeve measures 18 inches.
- Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
- Block all pieces to measurements.
- Sew shoulder seams together.
- Set in sleeves and sew side and sleeve seams.
- Pick up and knit stitches along the front edges and neckline for the button band.
- Work in 1x1 ribbing for 1 inch, making buttonholes evenly spaced on the right front.
- Bind off in ribbing.
- Weave in all ends and sew on buttons.
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