Nami Cardigan Free Knit Pattern for Girls.
Nami is a thoughtfully designed children’s cardigan inspired by Japanese woodblock prints of the sea. Flowing fields of colour move across the garment like waves, while fine crocheted contour lines define each transition with precision. The name, meaning wave in Japanese, reflects both the visual rhythm and the calm energy of the design.
The cardigan is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the body and sleeves before being shaped into a raglan yoke. Intarsia knitting creates clean colour changes, while carefully planned decreases form the neckline and shoulders. After assembly, crocheted slip-stitch contours add a distinctive graphic outline, giving the piece depth and clarity.
A double-knit front band with Italian cast-on and bind-off provides a polished finish and long-lasting structure. Nami is ideal for early spring and cool summer evenings—a refined, artistic garment that combines technical excellence with playful movement and colour.
Skill Level
Advanced
This pattern is best suited to experienced knitters who are confident working with colour charts, intarsia, double knitting, and combined knit–crochet finishing techniques.
Measurements
Sizes: 2 (4) 6 (8) 10 years
- Garment circumference: 66 (74) 78 (87) 91 cm
- Length: 31 (36) 38 (43) 47 cm
- Sleeve length: 22 (27) 30 (33) 34 cm
The cardigan is shown with generous positive ease. Size choice can be adjusted depending on the desired silhouette and layering needs.
Materials
- Yarn (Filcolana only)
- Colour A: Pernilla + Tilia held together – 50 (50) 100 (150) 150 g / 25 (25) 50 (50) 75 g
- Colour B: Pernilla + Tilia held together – 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 g / 25 (25) 25 (25) 50 g
- Colour C: Pernilla + Tilia held together – 50 g / 25 g for all sizes
- Needles & Hook
- 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles (60–80 cm)
- 3.5 mm double-pointed needle
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Notions
- 4 stitch markers
- 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 buttons, approx. 2 cm diameter
Get this free pattern here.
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