Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition

131,49 €

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The Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition is the perfect project for anyone looking to knit their first cardigan – or for knitters who simply love a fast, satisfying make. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this design comes together effortlessly with minimal finishing.

Thanks to the large needles and chunky yarn, the cardigan knits up super quickly, making it an ideal choice for beginners and for anyone craving an instant-gratification project. The result is a beautifully soft and wonderfully warm cardigan that you’ll want to wear every day.

Whether you’re just starting your knitting journey or looking for a cozy staple to add to your handmade wardrobe, the Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition is an inviting, approachable, and rewarding knit.

Please note that knitting to the correct gauge is essential to end up with a garment that has the measurements given in the pattern.

The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit an approximate bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. The Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 15 cm [6 inches] larger in circumference than your body.

This means that if you, for example, measure 88 cm [34¾ inches] around your bust or widest upper body part (measure yourself around your bust, or your widest point, using a measuring tape), you should knit a size S which has a circumference of 103 cm [40½ inches]. This will give you 15 cm [5¾ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference: 96 (103) 107 (111) 123 (131) 141 (153) 163 cm [37¾ (40½) 42¼ (43¾) 48½ (51½) 55½ (60¼) 64¼ inches]

Length: 54 (55) 56 (59) 60 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm [21¼ (21¾) 22 (23¼) 23½ (23½) 24 (24½) 24¾ inches] measured mid back

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout (one strand of the thick yarn and one strand of silk mohair). The given yardage is the total yardage needed. 6 buttons (Ø = 23 mm)

Sandnes Garn Kos (50 g = 150 m)

  • XS = 5 balls

  • S = 6 balls

  • M = 6–7 balls

  • L–2XL = 7 balls

  • 3XL = 7–8 balls

  • 4XL = 8 balls

  • 5XL = 9 balls

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25 g = 225 m [246 yds])

  • XS–S = 4 balls

  • M = 4–5 balls

  • L–2XL = 5 balls

  • 3XL = 5 balls

  • 4XL = 6 balls

  • 5XL = 6 balls

The Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition is worked from the top down. This means that you begin by working the ribbed neck edge, then you work the yoke, then the body and finally the sleeves. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the edges are worked in rib. The Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition has a round yoke, which is shaped by working 4 sets of increases evenly distributed along the yoke.

GAUGE

14 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 7 mm [no US equivalent] needles

NEEDLES

Circular needles: 6 mm [US10] and 7 mm [no US equivalent] / 40, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 32 and/or 40 inches]; Double Pointed Needles: 6 mm [US10] and 7 mm [no US equivalent] needles

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PATTERN TYPE

Print

Easy

The patterns in this category have been written for beginner knitters. You will meet the following techniques in the beginner category:

Cast on, knit, purl, knit through the back loop, decrease, increase, yarn over and standard bind-off as well as knitting together a folded edge, buttonholes, simple texture patterns and picking up and knitting stitches.

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