Turtle Dove Cardigan pattern by Sonder Yarn Co.

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Why You’ll Love Turtle Dove Cardigan

The Turtle Dove Cardigan by Sonder Yarn Co. is a wonderfully soft, oversized cardigan designed for effortless layering throughout the year. Inspired by the designer’s beloved Turtle Dove Pullover, this version transforms the cozy favorite into an elegant open-front cardigan featuring deep raglan shaping, beautiful twisted rib details, and an airy fabric created by holding multiple yarns together.

Knitted seamlessly from the top down, the cardigan combines simple stockinette stitch with luxurious texture, making it an enjoyable project for intermediate knitters while remaining relaxing enough for experienced makers. Whether paired with jeans, dresses, or cozy loungewear, Turtle Dove is designed to become an everyday wardrobe staple.

Pattern Highlights

Designer:
Sonder Yarn Co.

Published In:

Laine Magazine, Issue 18

Sonder Yarn Co.

Craft:
Knitting

Category:

Sweater → Cardigan

Published:
September 2023

Suggested Yarns:

Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning 4 Ply (Fingering)
Sonder Yarn Co. Halo

Yarn Weight:

Held together:

Fingering
Lace
Lace

Combined weight:

DK (11 wpi)

Construction:

Top-down
Seamless
Raglan construction
Worked flat

Features:

Oversized fit
Deep raglan shaping
Twisted rib collar
Twisted rib cuffs
Twisted rib front bands
Soft stockinette fabric
Three-strand yarn held together

Languages:

English
Finnish (available separately)

Materials & Yarn

Suggested Yarn Options

Main Yarn

Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning 4 Ply

Fluffy Companion Yarn

Sonder Yarn Co. Halo

Yarn Construction

The cardigan is worked using:

1 strand fingering-weight wool
2 strands lace-weight mohair/silk

held together throughout the project.

Approximate Yarn Requirements

Fingering Yarn

714–1,564 yards

(653–1,431 meters)

Mohair Lace Yarn

1,499–3,282 yards

(1,371–3,002 meters)

Sample Colorways

Sample One

Sunday Morning 4 Ply – Carpe Diem

Halo – Carpe Diem

Sample Two

Sunday Morning 4 Ply – Wildwood

Halo – Boréale

Needles & Gauge

Needle Sizes

US 9 (5.5 mm)
US 7 (4.5 mm)
US 8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook (for finishing)

Gauge

16 stitches and 21 rows = 10 cm (4″)

in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Sizes Available

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference

112 (119.5, 129.5, 138, 149.5)

(159.5, 170.5, 180.5, 192) cm

Recommended Ease

Approximately

30.5–35.5 cm

(12–14 inches) positive ease.

Construction Details

Turtle Dove Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down using classic raglan shaping. The cardigan begins at the neckline before gradually increasing through the yoke to create its relaxed oversized silhouette.

The body is then worked flat in smooth stockinette stitch, while generous twisted ribbing finishes the collar, front bands, and cuffs for a polished appearance. Holding three yarn strands together creates a lightweight yet incredibly warm fabric with beautiful softness and drape.

The simple stitch pattern allows the luxurious yarn combination to shine, making this an enjoyable knit that’s both elegant and practical.

Techniques Used

Top-down seamless construction
Raglan shaping
Stockinette stitch
Twisted ribbing
Working flat
Holding multiple yarns together
Picking up stitches
Increasing
Decreasing

Fit & Styling

Turtle Dove Cardigan is designed with generous positive ease for a relaxed, cozy fit that layers beautifully over everyday clothing.

Its lightweight yet lofty fabric makes it ideal for transitional weather, cool evenings, or winter layering. The timeless silhouette pairs effortlessly with jeans, dresses, skirts, or comfortable weekend outfits, creating a handmade cardigan you’ll reach for season after season.