Knitting Pattern Long Cardigan ELEGANCE | Long Women’s Cardigan 1-2-3 IDEEN

ELEGANCE is an extraordinary long cardigan for knitters who love patterns that truly make a statement.

The striking lace and drop-stitch pattern runs throughout the long, open-front cardigan and looks especially beautiful when worked with gradient yarns.
The sleeves echo the airy design, making ELEGANCE a real eye-catcher.

The cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up.
At the armholes, the work is divided into the two front sections and the back.
The shoulder seams are then joined, and the separately knitted sleeves are set into the armholes.
This construction allows long colour gradients to flow beautifully across the cardigan while keeping seaming to a minimum.

The pattern was completely revised in 2026 and is now also available in English.

All three sizes are clearly colour-coded.
The stitch patterns are explained row by row and are also provided as charts.
A detailed schematic with all important measurements provides additional guidance throughout the project.

The pattern includes:

• detailed knitting instructions for sizes S | M–L | XL
• main pattern explained row by row
• large chart for the main pattern
• sleeve pattern explained row by row
• separate chart for the sleeves
• colour-coded instructions for all sizes
• schematic with measurements
• yarn requirements and gauge information

ELEGANCE is a varied and engaging knitting project for experienced knitters who are looking for an unusual stitch pattern and a long, relaxed cardigan.

The detailed pattern guides you row by row through the entire project.
Both the unusual main pattern and the sleeve pattern are explained in detail and additionally illustrated with knitting charts.
A schematic with all important measurements completes the instructions.

Skill level: advanced

Skills required:
knit stitches
purl stitches
knitting through the back loop
working yarn overs
knitting stitches together

The pattern is written for sizes S / M–L / XL.

Using the detailed schematic and the specified gauge measurements, experienced knitters can also adjust the measurements individually to achieve a more customised fit.

PRO LANA | 1-2-3 IDEEN | Colour: No. 09

Yarn requirements:
approx. 245 g = approx. 772 m (844 yds) for S
approx. 300 g = approx. 945 m (1,033 yds) for M-L
approx. 350 g = approx. 1,103 m (1,206 yds) for XL

→ Of course, this cardigan can also be worked in a different yarn
→ Please make sure to check the gauge, yardage and recommended needle size when substituting yarn

Needle size:
4.00 mm (US 6) knitting needles