Welcome to the #EasySummerCardiKAL – your cozy, colorful, and surprising knitting adventure for the summer! 🧶🌞
This blog post is your go-to place for all pattern parts, helpful tips, and step-by-step video tutorials from Elisabeth and Christine from easy as knit. Each week, we’ll update this page with the newest pattern part, so you can follow along at your own pace.
Pro tip: Have your pattern handy while watching the videos. You can adjust the playback speed and add subtitles in the settings of the player. ⚙️
Jump straight to the next part of the pattern:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
Before You Dive Into the Project
Have you made your gauge swatch yet? 🧶📏 This step is super important to make sure your cardigan fits just right.
If you haven’t swatched yet, no worries – we’ve got you covered! Read our full swatch guide here
#EasySummerCardiKAL – Part 1
Updated June 4, 2025.
Now let’s get started! 🎉 In Part 1, you’ll cast on stitches using a provisional cast-on, knit cables with a mix of knit and purl stitches, and set some stitches aside for later.
Elisabeth & Christine from easy as knit say this first part is “very fun” – though it might feel a bit puzzling at first.
It might even be difficult to imagine how this is going to turn out to be a cardigan – but remember, this is only the first part!
Tip: Don’t forget to use the cable needles that came with your kit! “It’s a lovely invention that makes things so much easier.” 🧶
See you next Wednesday for Part 2!
EasySummerCardiKAL – Part 2
Updated June 11, 2025.
It’s time for Part 2, and this week you’ll dive into the beautiful chequered pattern!
Elisabeth & Christine are excited for you to try it:
It might take a few rows to get the hang of it, but once you’ve found your rhythm, it’s super easy. And even though it’s simple, it looks amazing – and that’s what we love about it!
Tip: Spend a little time getting familiar with the chequered pattern – it’ll make the next steps a breeze!
You’ll also pick up stitches for the back piece, work cables, and add increases. Let’s go!
Download the updated pattern here ➜
