Karlos No 12, the boxy cardigan

Karlos No. 12 is perfect for absolute beginners. If you can confidently knit the knit stitch, you can easily make this cardigan with its striking, unusual design. It is knitted seamlessly in one piece, so there are no separate pieces to sew together. Just simple knit stitches and no colour changes — the yarn does all the colour work for you, straight from the ball.

Although it may look complicated, patchwork knitting is usually very easy. All you need are knit stitches and simple decreases. The pattern includes plenty of photos and detailed instructions for each patch. A little patchwork knitting experience is helpful, but not essential.

If you have already knitted one of my Karl designs, you will have no trouble with this one. Experienced knitters will manage just fine, too. If you are a beginner, my advice is to follow the instructions word for word without overthinking them — and you will get there too!

Skills you will need:

Knitting knit stitches
Using the knitted cast-on and picking up stitches along an edge
Knitting stitches together
Weaving in yarn ends

I have made two short videos showing you how to cast on and pick up stitches, and how to weave in yarn ends. You can find them on YouTube.

Karlos No. 12 — the Boxy Cardigan
As wide as it is long and wonderfully comfortable
Knitting pattern for German sizes 38/40, 42/44 and 46/48

Length and width:
Size 38/40: approx. 48 cm
Size 42/44: approx. 55 cm
Size 46/48: approx. 62 cm

Knitted with self-patterning sock yarn
Aktiv 4-fach Creation, shade colorado, 420 m per 100 g, from

Size 38/40: approx. 500 g
Size 42/44: approx. 600 g
Size 46/48: approx. 700 g

You will need:

• Yarn in the quantities given above, or a substitute with the same length per weight
• 3 mm circular knitting needles with a 60 cm cable
• 3 locking stitch markers (SM), or safety pins
• 1 lovely large button