Flutterby Colourwork Cardigan Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Flutterby Colourwork Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

4 ply / Fingering / Sock
Designer

Kim McBrien Evans
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Rib, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Designer Kim McBrien Evans will help you master the art of intarsia while crafting this custom-size cardi.

Taken from The Knitter's Sweater Fitting Bible (David & Charles), this cardigan is all about the unexpected ways colour and pattern can play together. The colourwork takes its inspiration from the Plaidypus stitch pattern, using the numbers 1, 2, and 3 as the building blocks for a playful, graphic design. The structured yoke pattern shifts between repeats due to the increases. And then comes the magic: as the colourwork moves down the body, the structure gives way to randomly placed rectangles, creating a spontaneous patchwork of colour.

Sizing

Custom sized

What you need

Yarn: main colour (MC): 80–90% of total yarn; contrast colour (CC): approx. 20% of total yarn; small balls of CC yarn, approx. 2–4g each for intarsia rectangles
Needles: Size to suit your chosen yarn and gauge
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Buttons, as required

Note: The pattern doesn't give a fixed yarn quantity or needle size because Flutterby is custom-sized and can be knitted in any yarn weight/gauge.

Pattern download instructions

Your download includes everything you need to make the Flutterby Colourwork Cardigan. You’ll also need the Sweater Style templates to complete the project.

To access the templates:

1) Head to www.bookmarkedhub.com and set up an account if you don’t already have one.
2) Visit The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible page — we’ve linked it here for you.
3) Download the Sweater Fitting templates.

And that’s it! You’ll then have everything you need to get started on your Flutterby Colourwork Cardigan.

Meet the designer

Kim McBrien Evans is a knitwear designer, teacher, and the creative force behind Indigodragonfly, a hand-dyed yarn company known for bold color and thoughtful design. A long-time advocate for size inclusivity and garment customization in knitting, Kim brings a deep knowledge of fit, construction, and creative expression to every project she touches.

About the book

The Knitter's Sweater Fitting Bible (David & Charles) by Kim McBrien Evans is the essential guide for knitters who want to create garments that fit beautifully and feel amazing. Whether you're tired of sweaters that ride up, sag, or just don't sit right, this book will walk you through every step of understanding, adjusting, and designing for the perfect fit.

How to access this pattern

This pattern is available to Let’s Knit Together Members. Memberships start from as little as £4.99 a month (when paid annually) and you will gain access not only to this pattern, but thousands more knitting and crochet patterns to keep you inspired and casting on all year round. Join our friendly community of knitters and crochet enthusiasts.

Don't forget to save your PDFs to your computer or tablet device as soon as it has been downloaded.