Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I know we are heading into summer, it’s already been teasing us with some hot weather days, but still we have a few cool rainy days, or night time cool downs, so I decided to make Penny a little cardigan. I had been wanting to make a drape neck cardigan for awhile. The neckline is basically a circle so much like a cascade ruffle cut from a circle the neckline cascades and drapes down the front of the cardigan.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I decided to make this one out of a sweatshirt fleece I had since it was so soft and cozy and stretchy I feel like it was begging to be a cardigan, however now I want to make one out of a drapey fabric so it will drape even better.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

This one really did turn out cute though, and it’s really easy to make and a quick sew.

I made a free pattern for you to use as well. It’s a size 18m.

Shown here on my petite 2.5 year old who typically wears 12-18m stuff.

You will need:

Free Circle Cardigan Pattern

3/4 Yard knit fabric

(optional scraps for collar lining)

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Start by sewing the front and back pieces right sides together at the shoulders.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then sew the right side of the collar to the wrong side of the neckline and front edge.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Top stitch that seam to the collar.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Optional, I decided to add a little pop to the underside of the collar by top stitching a contrasting knit to the collar. I didn’t worry about finishing edges since it’s all knit, I just stitched all around the edges to secure.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

With right sides together sew the sleeves to the arm curves.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

With right sides together sew from the sleeve edge to the armpit and down the side. Repeat with other side.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Fold cuff in half width wise (the direction of the stretch) sew along the edge.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then fold the cuff in half so the seam is towards the inside. Like so.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Match the cuff to the sleeve edge. Sew the cuff in place by stretching the cuff slightly while sewing.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then you will have a sleeve and cuff like this. Repeat with other cuff.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Lastly, turn up the bottom edge by 1/2″ and sew in place to hem. Optional, I added a hook and eye to the front center so that I had the option of closing the cardigan if I wanted.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

That’s it. Cardigan done and cute as ever.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I really love how the neck drapes, even with a stiffer knit like a sweatshirt knit.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

The cardigan is so cute and cozy and Penny just pets her arms and says “so soft” while wearing it.

Circle Cardigan || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Knit is from Harts Fabric (although it is now sold out)

Pants and shoes are from Zara Baby

Tee shirt is from this post