Ranking Cardigan Knitting Patterns from Easiest to Hardest

In this video, I'm ranking 15 cardigan knitting patterns from easiest to hardest, so you can choose your next project based on your skill level, construction preferences, and the techniques you want to learn next. We’ll look at a wide range of cardigan styles: from beginner-friendly raglan cardigans worked top down, to more advanced designs featuring colorwork, cables, lace, seamed construction, and even steeking. Whether you are knitting your very first cardigan or looking for a project that truly challenges your skills, this ranking will help you understand what makes certain knitting patterns more approachable and what techniques increase complexity. I also share the cardigan I’m getting ready to knit, using Pascuali Pinta yarn, as part of our Timeless Wardrobe Staples Knit-Along inside my Skool community. I hope you enjoy! Best wishes, Annika 🌿 Join my Skool community & the Wardrobe Staples KAL: https://www.skool.com/the-handmade-wardrobe-circle/about Members currently have access to exclusive discount codes for Pascuali yarn and Tricot Design MCL patterns inside the classroom. 🎥 Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:45 level 1 01:38 level 2 02:49 level 3 04:25 level 4 05:15 level 5 07:25 level 6 08:27 level 7 09:50 level 8 11:19 level 9 12:17 level 10 13:41 level 11 14:53 level 12 15:54 level 13 17:06 level 14 18:21 level 15 📚 Knitting Patterns and other resources mentioned: Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/step-by-step-cardigan video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9R64Q2E2lQ Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition by PetiteKnit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/novice-cardigan-chunky-edition Novice Cardigan - Mohair Edition by PetiteKnit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/novice-cardigan---mohair-edition what I'm wearing: Like a cloud by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines/like-a-cloud Audrey Jacket by Cheryl Mokhtari: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/audrey-jacket Oxford by Tricot Design MCL: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oxford-13 the yarn that I will be using for my version: Pinta by Pascuali, colorway 129 sage*: https://www.pascuali.de/?ref=ROSEMARYPINESFIBERARTS the yarn was kindly gifted to me by the company join the Wardrobe Staple Knitalong in my Skool community: https://www.skool.com/the-handmade-wardrobe-circle/about Farandole by Tricot Design MCL: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/farandole-8 Pressed Flowers Cardigan by Amy Christoffers: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-cardigan-2 Quintessential Cardigan by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quintessential-cardigan-2 Field Cardigan by Camilla Vad: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/field-cardigan-2 Siri Cardigan by LE KNIT by Lene Holme Samsøe: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/siri-cardigan cable needles*: https://amzn.to/4aTSsIH Pride & Pearls Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pride--pearls-cardigan Book Club cardigan by Sari Nordlund: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/book-club-cardigan Lyrebird by Marzena Kołaczek: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lyrebird Heaven cardigan by Pope Vergara: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heaven-cardigan Delft Royal Jacket by Sidsel J. Høivik: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/delft-royal-jacket https://www.sidselhoivik.no/produkt/boker/mine-strikkede-favoritter-my-best-knitted-treasures yarn & pattern kit: https://www.sidselhoivik.no/produkt/garnpakker/fra-boker-uten-oppskrift/delft-royal-kofte 🌿 Shop my all natural, hand dyed yarns*: https://rosemaryandpinesfa.etsy.com 🧶 My knitting pattern designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/annika-scheer 🧶 Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemaryandpines/ 🌿 Website/Blog: rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de image credits: The rights to the pictures shown in this video belong to the designers. my content post-production partner: https://crossxmedia.agency/ music by Julian Graf *This link is an affiliate link. This means I receive a commission through purchases. It does not affect you as a consumer but it is a wonderful way to support my channel. Thank you!