Runar Cardigan – Top-Down Seamless Knit with Visible Crochet Seams
Runar is worked flat from the top down, beginning with the two front panels, which are knitted separately and shaped at the shoulders using German Short Rows. Stitches are then picked up along the front shoulders to work the two back panels. The front panels and center back seams are joined using a visible crochet seam (no prior crochet experience required).
The body is finished with a folded hem, followed by a picked-up neckband to create a classic crew neckline. Stitches are also picked up around the armholes to knit the sleeves. Finally, button bands are added along the front edges for a clean and polished finish.
 
For those who would like a matching set, a junior version of the pattern is also available. A bundle including both the adult and junior patterns is also available.
 
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Runar is designed as a modern, structured cardigan with thoughtful construction details and a clean silhouette. The combination of shaping techniques and visible seam details makes this project both engaging and rewarding to knit.
 
Your Benefits at a Glance:
Instant PDF download
Available in German & English
Suitable for advanced beginners
Matching junior version available with a bundle option
Structured, modern construction with decorative seam detail
 
MATERIAL:
Colour A:
Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa (colour 4), 50 g – 180 m | 200 yards:
250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) g
or approximately 760 (790) 850 (930) 1000 (1060) 1170 (1250) 1330 (1410) m
Colour B:
Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa (colour 8), 50 g – 180 m | 200 yards:
350 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (550) g
or approximately 1150 (1180) 1240 (1300) 1390 (1460) 1560 (1640) 1750 (1840) m
Main needles: Circular needle 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in your preferred length
Needles for Double Knitting: 1 size smaller than main needles, in your preferred length
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm | US E-4 | UK 9
Measuring tape, stitch markers, cable needle or scrap yarn, darning needle
 
GAUGE:
26 stitches x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Finished cardigan bust circumference:
103 (107.5) 114 (121.5) 130.5 (140) 150.5 (160) 170.5 (181.5) cm | 40.5 (42.25) 45 (47.75) 51.5 (55) 59.25 (63) 67.25 (71.5)"
with positive ease of + 15-20 cm | + 6-8".
 
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Bundle available: Adult + Junior Runar patterns together for matching sets.
 
Download Information:
The pattern will be made available for download as a PDF file directly after purchase. The download link sent automatically by email is valid for 30 days from purchase. No returns can be made for digital purchases.
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