Classic, Cosy and Timeless: Create Your Perfect Cardigan

Winter is well underway, and it feels chillier than ever. All we want to do is rug up in our comfiest clothes, sip hot chocolate and watch our favourite television shows. And one of our favourite winter clothing pieces is the classic, timeless cardigan.

Cardigans have been around for decades, and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. They continue to be a beloved wardrobe essential, providing warmth, style, and a comforting sense of familiarity in the cold winter months. Whether you’re lounging around on the couch or running daily errands, cardigans are a wardrobe staple that not only feel amazing, but also look great. 

There’s only one thing better than rocking your favourite cardigan – and that’s making it yourself. At Pattern Emporium, we have a gorgeous range of easy cardigan sewing patterns, which are easily customisable. With heaps of design options that will help you make a truly unique piece, sewing your very own cardigan can be a fun, fulfilling project.

This blog will take you through Pattern Emporium’s best cardigan sewing patterns, why we love them so much, and all of the different ways you can customise them. 

Reconnect Longline Cardigan

The Reconnect Longline Fitted Cardigan is a stunning and versatile piece that will undoubtedly elevate your winter wardrobe. This long cardigan sewing pattern appreciates all the smaller details, while still being easy to sew.

Featuring a longline design, the Reconnect Longline Fitted Cardigan extends gracefully below the hips, providing a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette. You can customise your cardigan to sit at knee length, midi length or even maxi if you choose to sew your Reconnect Cardi with the ruffle hem.

This women's cardigan sewing pattern works best with lightweight, stretch knit fabrics, making it the perfect trans-seasonal garment. This pattern also offers multiple sleeve types, including a classic cuffed sleeve, cap and short sleeve, along with a dramatic puff sleeve for extra flare.

Enjoy a choice of patch or stitched pockets, adding functional and stylish elements to your cardigan that perfectly complement its timeless design.

Grab A Cuppa Cardi

Oversized, slouchy, and extremely comfortable, the Grab A Cuppa Cardigan is a winter favourite. This piece is perfect to lounge around in – but that doesn’t mean it's only for indoors! The name says it all; go and grab a coffee with your friends and enjoy brunch in comfort and style.

This is purposefully an oversized cardigan sewing pattern, with dropped shoulders, roomy sleeves gathered into a classic, easy cuff.

And no matter your personal fit preferences, you can customise this cardigan to suit. It can be sewn to either be a cropped, hip-length or longline cardigan, so no matter the occasion, you have a cardi to suit!

The Grab A Cuppa Cardigan has a V neckline with a wide band opening, which complements its relaxed fit. You can either leave it open, or add buttons so you can keep it enclosed for a little extra warmth – the choice is yours.

Batwing Jacket

If you’re after a jacket alternative that has a cardigan-like silhouette, then you’ll love our Batwing Jacket. This beautiful piece features a curved front opening and a ‘batwing’ sleeve design, hence the name.

With its elongated back hem, this cardigan jacket provides a soft and flattering silhouette. You can create it with lightweight, drapey fabrics such as rayon or viscose for summertime, or flannelette material if you want to wear it in winter. Regardless of what season you pick, this piece is perfect to throw on when you’re in a rush and want to look effortlessly put together.

Choose from a contrast trim, or one from the same fabric. Alternatively, you can adorn your batwing jacket with a pom-pom trim, under-edge or a narrow-rolled hem. And with three lengths to choose from – cropped, hipster or tunic – you can make multiple types for varying occasions!

Pattern Emporium’s Unmatched Sewing Pattern Experience

Pattern Emporium’s easy cardigan sewing patterns come with comprehensive PDF tutorials that you can both download and follow the instructions along on your laptop or print out. We have a PDF pattern video series to help you download and print out your patterns if you’re new to the world of digital sewing patterns.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, you’ll find that these cardigan sewing patterns are a piece of cake. You’ll be crafting a whole wardrobe full of cardis in no time!

For help along the way, you can check out our video tutorials or our supportive Facebook Sewing Circle.