10 Vice Versa Cardigan

A modern twist on a classic shape, the 10 Vice Versa Cardigan is a fully reversible, oversized V-neck cardigan designed for maximum versatility. With its relaxed fit and thoughtful details, it’s the perfect layering piece for transitional seasons, whether you’re styling it through Autumn/Winter or Spring/Summer.

This compound raglan cardigan is worked top-down with approximately 10–15 cm / 4–6” of positive ease, and can be worked in a single strand of DK weight yarn for a beautiful stitch definition or a strand of Sport weight held with mohair lace weight for extra softness. The cardigan features a reverse stocking stitch body, deep twisted rib hems and cuffs, and a clean, double knitting button band. The beauty of the design lies in its reversibility: the cardigan can be worn as knitted or turned inside out, offering two distinct looks in one garment.

Construction begins at the back neck, with the yoke shaped using a series of increases to form the raglan lines and front V-neck. The raglan seams are defined by a mock seam, a single knit stitch that adds structure and visual interest.

Once the yoke is complete, the sleeves are placed on hold while the body is worked. The mock seam continues down the sides, flowing neatly into the twisted rib hem. Sleeves are then completed with deep twisted rib cuffs, shaped with decreases to create a wide, structured fit.

To finish, stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in double knitting to form the neckband with three buttonholes. And just like that, your 10 Vice Versa Cardigan is ready to wear, inside or out.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Please note images show size 5 on 114 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 70 – 75 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 80 – 85 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 90 – 95 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 100 – 105 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 110 – 115 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 120 – 125 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 130 – 135 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 140 – 145 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 150 – 155 cm (60” – 62”) chest
10: to fit 160 – 165 cm (64” – 66”) chest

Finished Measurements 
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The top is designed with 10 cm-15 cm/ 4”-6" of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 10 cm-15 cm/ 4”-6" larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.  

Chest Circ: 85 (95, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155, 165, 175) cm/33½ (37½, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼) (53¼, 57, 61, 65, 69)“
Finished Length: 59.5 (59.25, 59, 60, 60.5) (60.5, 60.75, 61, 61.25, 61.75) cm/23½ (23¼, 23¼, 23½, 23¾) (23¾, 24, 24, 24, 24¼)”

Materials
Approx. meterage needed 1030 (1135, 1240, 1370, 1485) (1600, 1725, 1845, 1970, 2095) m/1130 (1240, 1360, 1500, 1630) (1755, 1890, 2020, 2160, 2295) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

Single strand of yarn:
DK weight; Chester Wools, Wool Cotton DK - Type 49202 (100g/3.5oz, 212 m/232 yds, 50% Cotton 50% Superwash Merino) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins
Alternatively, DK weight; John Arbon, Knit by Numbers DK (100g/3.5oz, 233 m/255 yds, 50% BFL/50% Merino blend) 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins

Two Yarns Held Together:
1 x end Sport weight; Cloudborn Fibres, Merino Alpaca Sport (50g/1.8oz, 125 m/137 yds, 80% Superwash Merino Wool 20% Baby Alpaca) 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) skeins; held with:
1 x end Lace weight: Valley Yarns, Southampton (25g/0.9oz, 210 m/230 yds, 72% Kid Mohair 28% Mulberry Silk) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins

4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm-100 cm for Ribbing

4 mm/US 6 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm-100 cm for Main

3.5 mm/US 4 circular needles with extra long cable lengths for Button band

Notions
Waste yarn
2 x stitch holders
Locking stitch markers (1x red, 1x blue, 3x purple, 1x orange, 1x yellow, 1x green)
3 x 2.5 cm/1” buttons
Extra yarn and darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
23 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm (4“) square in Stocking stitch using 4 mm/US 6 needles after blocking.

I’d love to see all your finished 10 Vice Versa Cardigan garments on Ravelry and tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, using the hashtag #10ViceVersaCardigan.

Note: Sizes 7, 8, 9 & 10 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.