Create a Chic Tie-Front Cardigan Using Your Knitting Machine

A tie front cardigan is a stylish way to turn simple machine-knit pieces into a wearable project with a flattering, adjustable front. In this video tutorial, you’ll see how to make one using a Sentro knitting machine, with a process that is also friendly for Addi knitting machines and similar circular knitting looms.

Whether you are exploring your first machine-knit garment or looking for a fresh cardigan idea, this tutorial offers helpful visual guidance for bringing the pieces together.

Making a Tie Front Cardigan With a Circular Knitting Machine

Creating a cardigan on a circular knitting machine involves more than simply cranking out a tube. You also need to think about the garment’s shape, how the knitted sections will fit together, and how the front ties will become part of the finished design.

The video walks you through the project visually, making it easier to understand how the individual sections become a complete tie front cardigan. You’ll be able to follow the construction process and see how the shape develops from the machine-knit fabric.

Because the cardigan closes with ties rather than buttons, the front has a flexible and modern look. This makes it an appealing project for anyone who wants to move beyond scarves and hats and start creating wearable knitting machine projects.

Sentro and Addi Knitting Machine Cardigan Tutorial

Follow the tutorial below to see how the cardigan is made from beginning to end. Pay close attention to how the knitted sections are arranged, connected, and finished, as these details help give the garment its final shape.

You can pause or replay each stage as you work, especially when assembling the cardigan or adding the tie front detail.

Source: Cat Kemble

Tips for a Neater Machine-Knit Cardigan

Images and pattern courtesy of Cat Kemble

Keep an eye on your stitches while cranking so you can catch dropped or uneven stitches before the fabric becomes too long. It is also helpful to handle each completed panel carefully to prevent the edges from stretching before assembly.

Before joining the pieces, arrange them on a flat surface and compare their shape and placement with the video. Taking a little extra time during assembly can help your knitting machine cardigan look cleaner and feel more comfortable when worn.

I hope this tutorial inspires you to try a larger project with your Sentro or Addi machine. A handmade tie front cardigan is a fun way to practice garment construction while creating something you can style in different ways.

Happy knitting!

Hannah