Slim Cardigan

$9.00
 

With the chilly mornings and hot afternoons, the slim cardigan is the perfect fall staple! We love layering it with basically, well everything. 

Pattern Type:
PDF - Letter, A0, Projector

Includes Layered Pattern, Fabric/Notion Requirements, and Pictured Instructions

Skill Level:
Beginner/advanced beginner - Anyone with a machine can do it!

The binding can be a little tricky if you've never done it before, but you can always check out the tutorials here on the website for tips!

Sizes & Fabric Quantity:
NB - 12M: 1/2 Yard
18M - 9/10: 1 Yard

Materials: 
* Knit fabric such as rib or cotton lycra 
* 3/8" snaps or buttons (optional) 

Additional Sizes Examples and Pictures:
Click HERE

Additional Details:
Once payment has gone through you will be able to download your files immediately! You will also receive both a confirmation email and an email with a link to download your files. The confirmation email will give you the option to view your order where you can download your files. Lots of options! Be sure to check your promotions/spam/junk folders if the email with the file links doesn't come to your inbox.

Please don't share the file with anyone.

If you have any issues feel free to email hello@lowlandkids.com

Kids - Rompers/One piece swimsuits

Size Height Trunk Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 24" (61cm) 6" (15cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (38cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 26" (66cm) 6.5" (16cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 27" (69cm) 7.5" (19cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 28" (71cm) 8.5" (21cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 29" (74cm) 10" (25cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 31" (79cm) 11.5" (29cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 33" (84cm) 12.25" (31cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 35" (89cm) 13" (33cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 37" (94cm) 14" (35cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 40" (102cm) 15.5" (39cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 41" (104cm) 17" (43cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 43" (109cm) 18.5" (47cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 45" (114cm) 20" (51cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 47" (119cm) 21.5" (55cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (157cm) 49" (124cm) 23" (58cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Kids - Pants

Size Height Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" 6" 14" 15"
0-3M 21-24" 6.5" 15" 15.5"
3-6M 24-26" 7.5" 15.5" 16"
6-9M 26-27" 8.5" 16.25" 16.5"
9-12M 27-29" 10" 16.75" 17"
12-18M 29-31" 11.5" 17" 18"
18-24M 31-33" 12.25" 18.5" 18.5"
2T 33-36" 13" 19.5" 19.5"
3T 36-39" 14" 20" 21.5"
4T 39-44" 15.5" 21" 22.5"
5T 44-50" 17" 21.5" 23"
6/7 48-52" 18.5" 22" 24"
7/8 50-56" 20" 22.5" 25"
8/9 54-58" 21.5" 23.25" 26"
9/10 56-62" 23" 24" 27"

Kids - Shorts/Tops/Dresses

Size Height Chest Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 15" (38cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (28cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 16.5" (42cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 17" (43cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 17.5" (44cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 18" (46cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 18.5" (47cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 19.5" (49cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 21" (53cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 22" (56cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 23" (58cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 24" (61cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 25" (63cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 26.25" (66cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 27.25" (69cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (156cm) 28.5" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Youth

Size Height Chest Waist Hips Trunk
7 50" (127cm) 25" (64cm) 21" (54cm) 26" (66cm) 43" (109cm)
8 52" (132cm) 26" (66cm) 22" (56cm) 27" (69cm) 45" (114cm)
9 54" (137cm) 27" (68cm) 23" (58cm) 28" (71cm) 47" (119cm)
10 56" (142cm) 28" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 29" (74cm) 49" (124cm)
11 57" (145cm) 29" (74cm) 25" (64cm) 30" (76cm) 50" (127cm)
12 58" (147cm) 30" (76cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (79cm) 51" (130cm)
13 59" (149cm) 31" (78cm) 27" (69cm) 32" (81cm) 52" (132cm)
14 60" (152cm) 32" (81cm) 28" (71cm) 33" (84cm) 53" (135cm)
15 61" (155cm) 33" (84cm) 29" (74cm) 34" (86cm) 54" (137cm)
16 62" (158cm) 34" (86cm) 30" (76cm) 35" (89cm) 55" (140cm)
17 63" (160cm) 35" (89cm) 31" (79cm) 36" (92cm) 56" (142cm)
18 64" (163cm) 36" (92cm) 32" (81cm) 37" (94cm) 57" (145cm)

Women's

Size Bust Waist Hips
XXS 31" (79cm) 25" (64cm) 32" (81cm)
XS 33" (84cm) 27" (67cm) 35" (89cm)
S 35" (89cm) 29" (74cm) 37" (94cm)
M 37" (94cm) 32" (81cm) 40" (102cm)
L 39" (99cm) 35" (89cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 43" (109cm) 38" (97cm) 47" (119cm)
1X 47" (119cm) 42" (107cm) 51" (129cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 46" (117cm) 56" (142cm)
3X 57" (145cm) 50" (127cm) 61" (155cm)
4X 62" (158cm) 55" (140cm) 66" (168cm)
5X 67" (170cm) 60" (152cm) 71" (180cm)

Men's

Size Chest Waist Hips
XXS 31" (78cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (78cm)
XS 34" (86cm) 28" (71cm) 34" (86cm)
S 37" (94cm) 31" (78cm) 37" (94cm)
M 40" (102cm) 34" (86cm) 40" (102cm)
L 43" (109cm) 37" (94cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 46" (117cm) 40" (102cm) 45" (114cm)
1X 49" (124cm) 44" (112cm) 47" (119cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 48" (122cm) 49" (124cm)
3X 55" (140cm) 52" (132cm) 52" (132cm)
4X 58" (147cm) 56" (142cm) 55" (140cm)
5X 61" (155cm) 60" (152cm) 58" (147cm)
A quick note before you dive in: Our patterns include multiple files so you can sew the way you like—at home on a printer, at a copyshop (A0), or with a projector.

Quick answers

  • After checkout, you can download your pattern from the confirmation page, from the email we send, or anytime under Account → My Downloads using the same email you purchased with.
  • Your files come in a .zip. It’s easiest to download on a computer, unzip, and you’ll see: Instructions, Letter/A4, A0, and a Projector file.
  • Printing at home? Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% (Actual Size), then check the test square.
  • Prefer no paper? Use the Projector file. It includes a calibration layer so you can confirm scale before you cut.
  • Need a big print? Send the A0 file to a local copyshop or an online printer.
  • If you get stuck, email hello@lowlandkids.com and we'll be happy to help!


Downloads & accounts


How do I get my files?
Right after payment you’ll see a download button on the confirmation page. We also email you links in your order confirmation email. And you can log in to our website any time and find everything under View Downloads.

What pattern files are included?
Four PDFs: Instructions, Letter/A4 (home printing), A0 (copyshop), and Projector.

Can I download on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Check out our Printing and Projector tips page for specific guidance.


Projector sewing (quick start)


Do your patterns include projector files?
Yes—our current catalog includes projector-optimized files for nearly all patterns. You’ll see “Projector” listed in each download.

How do I check scale?
Open the Projector file and turn on the calibration layer. Confirm the 1” / 2.5 cm squares measure correctly. If you move your projector or cutting surface, re-check before you cut.

Any setup tips?
Keep the text/markers layer visible. If labels look faint, check your PDF viewer’s accessibility settings and disable “replace document colors.” You can also enable the black background layer for higher contrast.


Print-at-home (Letter/A4)

1. Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. In the print dialog, choose Actual Size (100%) and auto portrait/landscape.
3. Print the page with the test square first; measure to confirm scale.

Troubleshooting:
  • If the whole pattern prints on a single page, you likely opened the wrong file (use Letter/A4, not A0 or Projector).
  • If lines look fuzzy or misaligned, try “Print as image,” make sure your printer driver is up to date, and restart your computer.


Copyshop / A0

Download the A0 file and send it to a copyshop or an online service. Many sewists print a single master copy and trace sizes as needed.

Note that we protect our patterns by locking the pdf files to prevent editing in tools like Adobe Illustrator. In rare circumstances copy shops might use software that invisibly requests edit access and will show errors when attempting to open our files. 


Layers (print only the sizes you need)

All patterns include layers. Open the Layers panel in Acrobat Reader and hide sizes you don’t need. This keeps lines clear and makes grading between sizes easier.


Sizing & skill level

Each product page shows the skill level and links to the size chart. If measurements land between sizes, it’s common to use the width of one size and the length of another.


What machines do I need?

A regular sewing machine is all you need to start. A serger is optional but great for knit fabrics and tidy seams. A coverstitch is helpful for professional hems but not required.


Can I sell what I make?

Yes—items must be sewn by you personally. Mass production or outsourcing isn’t allowed. For manufacturing inquiries, email us.


Need help?

We’re happy to troubleshoot downloads, printing, or projector setup. Email hello@lowlandkids.com and include your order email and a screenshot of your issue if you can.
 

Customers praised this sewing pattern for being "easy to follow" with "clear instructions" and detailed photos. The fit is consistently described as perfect and true to size. While the curved pockets and binding require attention, shoppers appreciated the helpful iron guide. Many mentioned making multiple cardigans, loving the unisex design.

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  • 4 stars: 4 (11%)
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Margaret H.
Slim Cardigan

This pattern was very easy to sew. The pockets with the curve takes a little time to get just right but well worth the extra time. I paired the cardigan with the Ellie dress and they turned out perfect.

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Lisa W.
Great pattern, easy instructions. I

Great pattern, easy instructions. I will be making more of these!

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ELODIE B.
Very nice

Clear instructions, nice fit (but 18-24 was ok for my tiny 10 month old). I loved the pocket iron guide! It’s brilliant!

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Maria O.
Great pattern

The pattern was very easy to put together and make. I made one as a gift for my nephew and it fit beautifully. The instructions were very clear.

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Caroline van Sluis
Great design!

Great design!

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Alisha M.
Perfect Addition to a Capsule Wardrobe

I love the way this sewed up! As always, instructions were simple to follow and the finished product was lovely!

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KATHLEEN S.
Slim Cardigan

I love all their patterns the instructions with pics make them so easy to follow and it makes the sewing go so much faster! This one fits perfectly and looks amazing! I adore this pattern and will be making a lot more of these in the future

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KATHLEEN Senical

OMG I adore this! Can't wait for the fabric to arrive so I can make this!

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Roxanne

Love the pattern

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Dania A.
Absolutely in love with this

Absolutely in love with this style of cardigan. Easy to follow & always appreciated the detailed instructions.

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Ashlee C.
This piece is perfect for

This piece is perfect for my almost 2 year old boy. Pretty easy to sew and instructions were easy to follow. See pictures

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Allison Deschambault henry
The fit is perfect as

The fit is perfect as always with Lowland Kids pattern! The shape of the cardigan is so cute on my 3 years old.

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Ilona V.
Nice pattern. Easy see.

Simple easy and perfect fit.

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Fawn H.
Like all the Lowland patterns,

Like all the Lowland patterns, this was easy to follow and easy to sew up!

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Linda Van Gurchom-Hagenaars
Only complements,:where did you buy

Only complements,:where did you buy that beautifull cardigan... oh its handmade :u1F970:

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Leesa H.
LOVE!

LOVE!

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Bonell De Canha
Instructions are so easy to

Instructions are so easy to follow. I messed up the binding, so the edge looks a bit funny, but fit is good Very easy item to sew

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Cecile K.
Lovely patern

Lovely patern

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Heather B.
Can't wait to make the

Can't wait to make the cardigan

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Denise G.
Perfect pattern and instructions!

This pattern is so cute. I have made two so far and have more cut out to sew up. I love the videos you make for helping with bindings and other things. So happy with all my lowland kids patterns!!!

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Lindsey H.
Success with 1x1 rib

I still have the binding to complete but it’s been a really easy sew so far. I was worried that the 1x1 rib would throw me off since I haven’t yet sewn with such lightweight jersey.

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Chloe Leffelaar
Super easy to follow pattern

Super easy to follow pattern and instructions! Definitely a favourite sew!

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Sheila H.
Slim cardigan

This is a very well written and illustrated pattern. I love the slim option for the wee little ones. The binding was easy to do.

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C W.
Amazing fit and sew

Easy sew and my little girl (18 months) gets a lot of compliments on the cardigan! Sewn in ribbing.

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molly Cole-Parkins
Great cardigan

Great for basic staples and everyday wear. A perfect unisex pattern. My kids love theirs so much!

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Lindsey K.
Love it!

Such a cute cardigan and so easy to sew up!

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TAWNY BOYCE
Very easy to put together.

Very easy to put together. Fit my daughter true to size.

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Van N.
Perfect

It is an easy sew. Cute for girls and boys.

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Laura H.
Loved by all

I made each of my kids one. It's an easy sew and they love them. Fit is great!

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Sanneke N.
Easy pattern with a lot of options

Love how easy the pattern is, the only thing I didn’t really like was how to sew the band on the bottom. I did it in a different way.

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Meaghan O.
Slim cardi

Easy to sew, great instructions to follow. I found the pockets a bit tricky but I just did a raw edge instead, and it's all so cute!!

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Allison B.
Slim cardigan

I made this for my grand daughter. Your patterns are easy to follow. I love that there are not so many pieces. Y son in law was impressed! The photo was the cardigan in progress.

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Stephanie B.
Super cute, pretty easy to

Super cute, pretty easy to put together. The tricky part was getting the binding measurement just right.

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Danielle V.
Excellent pattern

This is such a quick and easy sew. The pattern is laid out well and the Pattern went together easily. I would definitely buy another pattern from Lowland