The Quilted Cardigan

The Quilted Cardigan is the cardigan companion to the Quilted Pullover, transforming 24 advent mini skeins into a beautiful patchwork of color. Finished with contrasting trim and an oversized fit, this cozy layering piece lets every mini skein shine while creating a cardigan that's as fun to knit as it is to wear.

Don't let the patchwork fool you—there's no stranded colorwork! Each section is knit individually, making this an approachable and rewarding project.

You'll love this pattern if you enjoy:

• Knitting with advent calendars or mini skeins

• Cozy oversized cardigans

• Relaxing stockinette knitting

• Patchwork-inspired designs

• Easy modular construction

• Creating a one-of-a-kind wardrobe piece

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Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

• Construction: Oversized cardigan knit flat in individual quilt-inspired sections and seamed together, with picked-up button band and trim

• Techniques Used: Knit, purl, increases, decreases, seaming, picking up stitches, three-needle bind-off

• Yarn: Fingering weight advent calendar (24 mini skeins) plus contrasting yarn for the button band, cuffs, and hem

• Sizing: 4 sizes with approximately 10–15" of positive ease

• Features: Patchwork-inspired design, contrasting trim, oversized fit, beginner-friendly color placement

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Patterns are for personal use. Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities with credit to Kimberly McAlindin as the designer.