Want a super cozy cardigan that’s made to last?

Halyard is a cozy, comfy stockinette cardigan with clever details that make it a wardrobe staple. Split hems in oversized ribbing and understated fabric are a lovely canvas for showing off woolly worsted weight yarns. The versatile collar can either be worn flat or buttoned up, like a perfect cowl for staying snug in the cool breeze of ocean mists.

I’ve had this sweater for years and it’s one I grab all the time. I actually decided to update the pattern because I happened to be wearing out to a coffee date (with the Pacific Arches cowl I was showing off last week!) and took the opportunity to make a quick video on my way out the door. I was thinking about sharing the video and realized that the pattern would be a great candidate for updating to my current pattern layout.

A young white woman is buttoning up a brown cardigan with a big collar.

THe Update

Here’s how the pattern has been improved:

Text is black rather than dark grey to increase readability.
Layout has been updated for easier printing so that instructions can be printed without extra notes or photos.
Some wording has been updated to match my current style sheet and to be easier to follow.
The pattern name and page number is now on every page.

How to Get it

You can purchase the pattern and get the updated layout now in my shop and on Ravelry.

If you purchased it on Ravelry, you should have gotten an update with the latest version. If you bought it here on my website, just send me an email (contact@andrearangel.com) and I’ll get you the updated version.

Halyard

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Style

Here’s me wearing it with my Pacific Arches Cowl and Mill Hill Toque. I love the doubled cuffs and split hems!

Andrea is getting ready to go out on a bike ride, putting on her cowl and hat and grabbing her helmet and pack.

What’s Great About it?

This is one of those sweaters that looks basic, but it’s designed thoughtfully so it always looks casual and cute and be a part of your me-made wardrobe for years!

It’s worked in pieces and then sewed together with mattress stitch so you can use heavier worsted weight yarns and get the reinforcement of seams. They help the sweater keep its shape for the long haul!
Raglan shaping makes a fit that’s sporty and not too tight around the underarms. It’s great for cold weather hiking and biking.
The sleeve caps are shaped so the front and back are different, which improves the fit.
Instructions are given for how to seam the cuffs so the seam doesn’t show on the turned-up bit.
Split hems make a swingy fit at the hips. That’s not only great for being active, but it means that if your body changes around your hips, the sweater will probably still fit and look stylish. That’s another way the design is made to be worn for years!
The collar is super versatile. It can be worn open or buttoned up tightly for extra warmth. It’s pretty much a built-in cowl.

Never tried knitting a sweater in pieces? I love both seamless and seamed sweaters, but I really enjoy how quickly each piece goes when knitting them separately. This might be the perfect first seamed project for you!

A young white woman wearing a brown sweater with a big, folded-over cowl is smiling at the camera.

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If you liked that style video, here’s one more showing my stying my Botanical Sampler cowl with three different coats.

So tell me about your sweater construction feelings. Do you love seams? Only knit top-down yoke sweaters? I want to know about all of your strong opinions, so put them in the comments!

Halyard Cardigan got an update!