Discover Harry Styles' Trendy Cardigan

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Required
3. Casting On
4. Knitting the Orange Square
5. Changing Colors: Orange to Green
6. Knitting the Green Square
7. Changing Colors: Green to Black
8. Knitting the Black Square
9. Shaping the Yellow Square
10. Binding Off and Finishing the Yellow Square
11. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will be making the Harry Styles cardigan, inspired by the design from J.W. Anderson. This trendy cardigan has gained popularity for its unique style and is perfect for adding a touch of fashion-forwardness to your wardrobe. In this step-by-step guide, we will cover everything you need to know to create your very own Harry Styles cardigan, from materials required to shaping the collar. So let's get started!

Materials Required

Before we delve into the knitting process, it's essential to gather all the necessary materials. Here's what you'll need:

1. Super chunky weight yarn (preferably wool)
2. Knitting needles (8 millimeters)
3. Cardstock or a sturdy piece of paper
4. Scissors
5. Measuring tape

Make sure to have these materials ready before you proceed to the next steps.

Casting On

To begin knitting the cardigan, you need to cast on the stitches. Start by measuring a piece of yarn that is three times the width of your project. Next, create a slip knot by making a loop with the yarn and pulling it through. Slip this knot onto your knitting needle and hold it with your right hand.

With the yarn in your left hand, make a thumbs-up loop by passing your thumb under the yarn and inserting the knitting needle under the loop and behind your thumb. Take the long side of the yarn attached to the ball and wrap it around the needle. Move the loop from your thumb to the knitting needle and tighten it. Congratulations! You have cast on your first stitch. Repeat this process until you have cast on 18 stitches in total.

Knitting the Orange Square

For the cardigan's orange squares, we will be knitting the garter stitch, which involves repeating the knit stitch. The garter stitch looks the same on both sides, making it easier for beginners. To knit a stitch, insert the right needle under and behind the first stitch on the left needle. Wrap the yarn around the right needle and pull it towards you, passing it under the stitch on the left needle. Release the stitch onto the right needle. Continue knitting the orange square until it reaches a length of 14 centimeters.

Changing Colors: Orange to Green

Once the orange square has reached the desired length, it's time to change colors. This transition creates a line on the back of your pattern. To ensure the line is not visible on the front of the panel, we will cast on the green yarn while the front of our panel is facing us. Insert the right needle under and behind the first stitch on the left needle. Instead of grabbing the orange yarn, make a loop with the green yarn. Hold all three strands together and pull the right needle towards you, passing it under the stitch on the left needle. Continue this process for all 18 stitches.

Knitting the Green Square

For the green square, we will be using the reverse b stitch. Make sure the right side of your panel is facing you before starting. Begin by knitting across the entire first row. For the second row, knit the first stitch and then knit one below for the second stitch. Alternate between these two stitches until the last two stitches, which will both be knit stitches. Continue knitting rows three and four in the same pattern. Repeat these four rows until the green square measures 14 centimeters in length.

Changing Colors: Green to Black

Similar to the transition from orange to green, we will add the black yarn. However, this time we want the black line to appear on the front of our panel. Cast on the black stitches with the back of the panel facing you. Insert the right needle under and behind the first stitch on the left needle. Create a loop with the black yarn instead of the green. Hold all three strands together and pull the right needle towards you, passing it under the stitch on the left needle. Repeat this process for all 18 stitches.

Knitting the Black Square

For the black square, we will be using the moss stitch. On the first row, start with a knit stitch. Make sure to move the yarn to the back before knitting each stitch. Move the yarn to the front to complete a purl stitch. Alternate between these two stitches for the first row. On the second row, start with a purl stitch and then do a knit stitch. Repeat these two rows until the black square measures 14 centimeters in length.

Shaping the Yellow Square

The yellow square requires some shaping to fit properly around the collar. Take note that the pattern calls for this square to be 12 centimeters long instead of 14 centimeters. To determine when to start shaping the yellow section, trace the bottom of the collar on an old sweater or use an appropriate reference. The shaping will include casting off stitches.

To cast off, make sure you have two stitches on the right needle. Knit two stitches and then insert your left needle into the first stitch on the right needle. Lift the stitch over the second stitch and pull it off the needle, leaving one stitch on the right needle. Knit another stitch, and again, insert the left needle into the first stitch on the right needle. Lift the stitch over the second stitch and pull it off the needle. Continue this process for approximately six stitches. Then, continue the double moss stitch pattern until the end of the row. Flip the panel over and continue with the double moss stitch until the last two stitches, which are slipped from the left needle to the right needle without any changes.

Continue binding off stitches while following the previously marked slope. Repeat this process until the yellow section measures 12 centimeters in length. When you reach the point where one stitch remains on your right needle, cut the yarn from the ball and loop it around the front of the needle. As we have two stitches, proceed to bind off the last stitch by pulling the first stitch over the second and then off the needle. Lift the needle toward the ceiling until the yarn pulls all the way through and tighten.

Binding Off and Finishing the Yellow Square

Congratulations! You have completed your first panel of the Harry Styles cardigan.