Knit soul warmers: Free knitting instructions – the perfect companion for cool days

A piece of clothing for really all occasions? This is the soul warmer. I first discovered this versatile piece of clothing on the BaryWoll’s YouTube channel. And because I had so much fun knitting it and the soul warmer has become an integral part of my wardrobe ever since, I thought to myself: you will definitely like these knitting instructions too!

Free knitting instructions for the soul warmer

Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter. You can always rely on the soul warmer cardigan. The Cardigan Keeps you warm all year round – and is also super easy to knit.

Materials needed

• Circular knitting needles No. 6
• 4-5 balls Kid Seta by Lana Grossa (col. 185)
• 1 x Golden Garment Thread
• 1 x 300g gradient yarn in shades of green

By the way, I have linked the required materials for you at the bottom of my article.

My tip: To knit the rectangle for the soul warmer, you need 300 g (size S/M, chest circumference 84-96 cm, chest circumference 98-108 cm) or 400 g (size L) of your desired yarn. In summer, cotton blend yarn is particularly suitable. Ideal for the cold season Merino wool to.

Knit a soul warmer with video instructions

Knitting a soul warmer is not difficult. In the video instructions on her YouTube channel, knitting queen Irina Felk shows how the knitting yarns are used to create a cozy soul warmer for cold days. Make yourself comfortable and get started right away.

Thanks to the detailed and very well explained video instructions, you will be able to create the soul warmer cardigan without any major problems, even as a beginner. Irina Felk really shows every step in great detail. And if you can’t quite follow, stop the video, rewind and try again. As we all know, practice makes perfect when it comes to knitting.

Sew the soul warmer together correctly

The rectangle for the soul warmer is quickly knitted, only the openings for the arms have to be sewn together by hand. But that’s pretty simple too. The armholes are either crocheted together or sewn together in the classic way. Choose the easiest method for you.

My tip: To get a better idea of ​​the finished garment, you can simply cut a rectangle of fabric before knitting and simulate sewing the armholes together with safety pins or clothespins.

What is a Soul Warmer?

There are items of clothing that every woman should have in her wardrobe. For example, a trench coat, a leather jacket, a cashmere sweater, well-fitting jeans, a blazer and (very important!) of course a soul warmer. Is this your first time hearing about this item of clothing? A soul warmer is a very simple one knitted cardiganwhich even beginners can do. It is made from just one knitted rectangle and keeps us warm on cool days. On the YouTube channel by BaryWoll I discovered the great video instructions that I really wanted to share with you.

Is the soul warmer suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. If you the Read chart and all the other basics fit, then you can easily knit the soul warmer cardigan as a beginner. The video instructions have the advantage that you can see exactly how the next steps work. This way you don’t get stuck in the dark. Mistake? This way it won’t happen so quickly anymore.

Can I knit the soul warmer for children?

But yes. Important: Take the measurements beforehand so that the loose cardigan fits well later. You then have to consider the size when purchasing the knitting yarn. If the soul warmer is knitted for children, you will need significantly less yarn than, for example, for an adult.

Which yarn for the soul warmer?

If you want to wear the soul warmer all year round, I recommend using knitting wool with cashmere or silk content. The materials have a temperature-regulating effect, even in summer. If the self-knitted soul warmer is intended for autumn and winter, then you can choose cozy knitting yarns made from merino, alpaca, cashmere and put mix wool.

Tip: The soul warmer will be especially beautiful if you use multi-colored knitting yarn for it. Do you prefer it classic? Then choose knitting yarn colors such as beige, cream, white, black or gray. This makes the soul warmer an evergreen in the wardrobe that is guaranteed to never go out of style.

Find the right size for the soul warmer

Before you start knitting the soul warmer, it is of course important to get the right size. The cardigan looks best when it is slightly oversized. This makes it particularly cozy and can even be tied with a belt. You can quickly and easily determine the size using a size table on the Internet. Or you do the following:

• First measure the length between the elbows. To do this, you have to stretch your arms out horizontally. It’s best to have someone else help you with this.
• Now all that’s missing is the arm circumference. Don’t forget to leave a little wiggle room here.

In general, the size of the soul warmer is very variable. With this one Knitting instructions So there are no “classic” sizes. Your own well-being (do I like it more body-hugging or nice and loose?) is the main focus when choosing the size. Alternatively, a size chart can help you find the right size for the soul warmer.

Are you still missing the materials you need to knit the soul warmer? So that you don’t have to search for long, I have linked all of my favorite tools for knitting for you.

The knitting yarn is used to re-knit the soul warmer Kid Seta by Lana Grossa most suitable. It is made of 70% mohair and 30% silk. The knitting yarn not only makes the cardigan soft, it also keeps you really warm.

To make the soul warmer cardigan a real eye-catcher, I chose this glittering one Add-on yarn for knitting with decided. The gold tone sparkles wonderfully and harmonizes perfectly with the green tones.

A gradient yarn is also needed to knit the soul warmer. I chose this Fairyland bobble– Gradient yarn from Maxmee in the color 68-green. It looks just perfect with the knitting yarn from Lana Grossa.

I have these for knitting the soul warmer cardigan Circular knitting needles No. 6 from KnitPro used. The knitting needles are very light, fit well in the hands and the needle tips are nice and sharp.