Castaway Cardigan
The Castaway Cardigan is light, airy, and perfect for late summer evenings. Knit it top-down on your machine with eyelets—or try our Radiant Lace stitch for a fresh twist!
Cardigan
What is a Machine Knit-able?
A hand-knitting design curated for machine knitters. Use Knit It Now tools to adapt, customize, and make it your own.
Why we share these
Some hand-knit designs translate beautifully to the machine. We highlight them, add tips from a machine knitter’s perspective, and point you to tools that make the process smoother.
- Inspiration from a proven hand-knit pattern
- Guidance for yarn, gauge, and stitch choices
- Links to Knit It Now tools, tutorials, and classes
How to use this Knit-able
1) Start with the original
Review the hand-knit pattern details. Note silhouette, fabric, and finishing.
Original Pattern + Yarn2) Adapt for your machine
Use Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns and related tools to map style to your gauge and bed limits.
Knit It Now Suggestions3) Customize the fabric
Choose stitch patterns and finishing you love. Swatch. Confirm gauge. Make it yours.
Stuff You Should KnowMember Bonus: Radiant Eyelet Lace
Try the Radiant Eyelet Lace stitch pattern with step-by-step video. A beautiful option for airy cardigans and panels.
Quick answers
Most standard and mid-gauge flatbeds work. Choose stitch patterns that suit your machine. See the machine notes in “Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter.”
A ribber is optional. Use a hung hem or mock rib if you prefer not to hand manipulate ribbing.
Swatch first. Enter your gauge in a Dynamic Pattern to generate sizing and rows. The tool handles the math so you can focus on knitting.
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