The Marigold Cardigan-Knitting Pattern and Make Along
The Marigold Cardigan is a cozy, oversized knit featuring drop shoulders, bubble sleeves, and chic inset pockets, perfect for layering. Crafted with the stunning colors of Heartland yarn, it uses a beautiful textured stitch that adds depth and character. This intermediate-level pattern is ideal for knitters looking to create a stylish, statement piece with both comfort and flair.
The Marigold was made in collaboration with Rachel from Evelyn and Peter. Rachel designed the crochet version called The Maeve. We will be hosting a Make Along for the month of October sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. Keep scrolling for all the details and to see how to participate.
What is a Make Along?
A Make Along is an online event where people all over the world make the same pattern(s) at the same time.
The Maeve and Marigold Make Along will run from October 1st-November 4th. Each week we will be working on a different part of the patterns and giving away fun prizes. This is a casual MAL (Make Along) so feel free to go at your own pace or even work ahead.
Check out the official schedule below:
Here is how to participate:
Decide if you will knit the Marigold or crochet the Maeve (feel free to make both!)
Purchase the kit(s) from Lion Brand Yarn which include all the yarn you need for your size, plus a free digital copy of the pattern.
OR
Purchase the PDF pattern(s) from Meghan Makes Do or Evelyn and Peter and source your own yarn or use some from your stash.
ORUse a yarn of your choice and follow along each week with the free versions on our blogs.
Make Along with us and enter to win prizes every week!
Helpful Links
Below you will find all the links you need for The Marigold Knitting Pattern and The Maeve Crochet Pattern.
Rachel and I are so excited to start this fun Make Along with you! The Maeve and Marigold also have video tutorials over on YouTube to help you along the way. Feel free to check them out now to get a head start on how to make each cardigan.
The Marigold Cardigan Video Tutorial
The Maeve Cardigan Video Tutorial:
The Marigold Cardigan pattern is available on Etsy.
The Marigold Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Materials:
1202-1992 yards (5-8 skeins) of Lion Brand Heartland in Canyonlands
32” US size 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles
32” US size 6 (4mm) circular knitting needles
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Notes:
1.Pattern is made of 5 panels (back, front right, front left and sleeves).All panels are knit flat using circular needles from the bottom up. The collar is worked directly onto the front edge of the cardigan. The interior pockets are sew on the inside of each front panel.
2.Stitches are slipped purl wise unless otherwise stated.
Gauge:
19 sts X 22 rows = 4” X 4” in stockinette stitch with 5mm needle
(helpful tip: make a pocket as your gauge swatch)
Abbreviations:
CO- cast on
BO- bind off
St(s)- stitch(es)
yo- yarn over
K- knit
P- purl
K5tog- knit 5 stitches together
K1fb- knit one in the front and the back loop of the stitch to increase
sl- slip
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1202 yards/ 5 skeins)
S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1300 yards/ 6 skeins)
M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1389 yards/ 6 skeins)
L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1504 yards/ 6 skeins)
XL: fits bust 44-46” (approx. 1648 yards/ 7 skeins)
2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 1748 yards/ 7 skeins)
3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 1823 yards/ 8 skeins)
4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 1922 yards/ 8 skeins)
5X: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 1992 yards/ 8 skeins)
Pattern:
Back Panel Ribbing:
With 32” 5mm needles, CO 107(117, 127, 137, 152, 162, 172, 182, 192)
XS(S, M, L)-ONLY
Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, repeat from * across, turn. (107(117, 127, 137)
Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. (107(117, 127, 137)
Rows 3-12: Repeat Rows 1-2.
XL(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)-ONLY
Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. (152(162, 172, 182, 192))
Rows 2-12: Repeat Row 1.
Back Panel Main Body:
ALL SIZES:
Row 13(RS): K across, turn. (107(117, 127, 137, 152, 162, 172, 182, 192)
Row 14(WS): K1, double yo P across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 15: K1, *sl 5 sts to right needle letting the extra yo come loose, sl those 5 sts to left needle [K5tog, yo, K5tog, yo, K5tog] into those 5 sts, slide stitches off left needle, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 16: K across, turn.
Repeat Rows 13-16 24(24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26, 26, 26) times for a total of 112(112, 112, 112, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120) rows.
BO all sts, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Front Panel Ribbing:
You will be making 2 front panels. Please note that the instructions for Rows 44-45 are slightly different for the left and right panels.
With 32” 5mm needles, CO 37(42, 47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77)
XS(M, XL, 3X, 5X)-ONLY
Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, repeat from * across, turn. (37(47, 57, 67, 77)
Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. (37(47, 57, 67, 77)
Rows 3-12: Repeat Rows 1-2.
S(L, 2X, 4X)-ONLY
Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. 42(52, 62, 72)
Rows 2-12: Repeat Row 1.
Front Panel Main Body:
ALL SIZES:
Row 13(RS): K across, turn. (37(42, 47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77)
Row 14(WS): K1, double yo P across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 15: K1, *sl 5 sts to right needle letting the extra yo come loose, sl those 5 sts to left needle [K5tog, yo, K5tog, yo, K5tog] into those 5 sts, slide stitches off left needle, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 16: K across, turn.
Repeat Rows 13-16 six times for a total of 40 rows.
Row 41: repeat Row 13
Row 42: repeat Row 14
Row 43: repeat Row 15
Right Panel Pocket Opening
XS(S)-ONLY
Row 44: K4(9), BO 30, K3, turn.
Row 45: K4, turn work, knit on 30 sts, turn work, K3(8), turn.
M(L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)- ONLY
Row 44: K7(12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37), BO 35, K5, turn.
Row 45: K6, turn work, knit on 35 sts, turn work, K6(11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36), turn.
Left Panel Pocket Opening
XS(S)-ONLY
Row 44: K4, BO 30, K3(8), turn.
Row 45: K4(9), turn work, knit on 30 sts, turn work, K3, turn.
M(L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)- ONLY
Row 44: K6, BO 35, K6(11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36), turn.
Row 45: K7(12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37), turn work, knit on 35 sts, turn work, K5, turn.
ALL SIZES:
Row 46: repeat Row 14
Row 47: repeat Row 15
Row 48: repeat Row 16
Repeat Rows 13-16 16(16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18) times for a total of 112(112, 112, 112, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120) rows.
BO leaving a long tail for seaming.
Sleeves Ribbing:
Make two.
With 32” 4mm needles, CO 39(41, 44, 46, 49, 51, 54, 56, 59)
XS(S, XL, 2X, 5X)-ONLY
Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, repeat from * across, turn. (39(41, 49, 51, 59)
Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. (39(41, 49, 51, 59)
Rows 3-12: Repeat Rows 1-2.
M(L, 3X, 4X)-ONLY
Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn. 44(46, 54, 56)
Rows 2-12: Repeat Row 1.
Sleeves Main Body:
Change to 32” 5mm needles.
XS(M, XL, 3X, 5X)-ONLY
Row 13(RS): K1fb across until 1 st remains, K last st, turn. (77(87, 97, 107, 117)
S(L, 2X, 4X)-ONLY
Row 13(RS): K1fb across, turn. (82(92, 102, 112)
ALL SIZES:
Row 14(WS): K1, double yo P across until 1 st remains, K1, turn. (77(82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117)
Row 15: K1, *sl 5 sts to right needle letting the extra yo come loose, sl those 5 sts to left needle [K5tog, yo, K5tog, yo, K5tog] into those 5 sts, slide stitches off left needle, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 16: K across, turn.
Row 17: K across, turn. (77(82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117)
Row 18: K1, double yo P across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 19: K1, *sl 5 sts to right needle letting the extra yo come loose, sl those 5 sts to left needle [K5tog, yo, K5tog, yo, K5tog] into those 5 sts, slide stitches off left needle, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, K1, turn.
Row 20: K across, turn.
Repeat Rows 17-20 18(18, 17, 17, 16, 16, 15, 15, 14) times for a total of 92(92, 88, 88, 84, 84, 80, 80, 76) rows.
Add or subtract rows in a multiple of 4 here to lengthen or shorten the sleeves.
BO leaving a long tail for seaming.
Seaming:
Lay Back Panel and two Front Panels together at the shoulders with RS facing each other. Using your preferred seaming method attach front panels to back panel. There will be 33(33, 33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38) sts unseamed in the center of the back panel.
Attach the sleeves to the sides of the cardigan, using your preferred seaming method, making sure to align the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam. Make sure the sleeves are attached evenly from the center shoulder seam, down the sides. Using stitch markers to hold the sleeve in place is recommended.
Fold cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of each other. Then seam the sleeves from the underarm to the cuff. Seam the sides from the underarm down to the bottom.
Pockets:
Make two
With 32” 5mm needles, CO 33(33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38) making sure to leave an extra long tail.
Row 1(RS): K across, turn. (33(33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38)
Row 2(WS): P across, turn. (33(33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38)
Rows 3-38: repeat Rows 1-2. (33(33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38)
BO leaving a long tail.
*Steam blocking the pockets is recommended.
Attach Pockets:
On a flat surface, lay one of the front panels of the cardigan flat with the WS facing up. Then lay the pocket RS down on top of the front panel, lining the top edge of the pocket up with the rows just above the pocket opening on the cardigan. Use stitch markers to hold in place if needed.
Using a tapestry needle and the long tails of the pocket, sew the pocket in place all the way around making sure to only sew to the WS stitches of the cardigan. DO NOT sew through to the RS side.
Your pocket will completely cover the pocket opening and should line up with the very top of the cardigan ribbing and extend a few stitches on either side of the opening.
Repeat on other front panel.
Weave in ends.
Collar:
With 60” 5mm needles, pick up stitches evenly around the front of the cardigan starting at the bottom right side with RS facing you.
(approx. st pick ups are 257(257, 262, 262, 278, 278, 278, 278, 278)
Odd number of sts-ONLY
Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn.
Rows 3-6: Repeat Rows 1-2.
Even number of sts-ONLY
Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * across, turn.
Rows 2-6: Repeat Row 1.
BO using your preferred method.
Weave in any remaining ends.
I hope you enjoyed making your Marigold Cardigan during our special Make Along. Make sure to continue to share your finished pieces on social media and tag me @meghanmakesdo so I can see and share.
As always you can find this pattern as a digital PDF in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry and as a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Happy Knitting,
Meghan
