Cloud Cardigan

PDF Pattern includes:

Written explanation

Pattern Chart Photo reference Video link for technique Difficulty: Intermediate 

Cloud cardigan is an oversized jacket-like outwear. This chunky garment features integrated design for body and sleeves, wrinkled surface, 3/4 length sleeve with raw edge and contrast ribbing trim.

WORKFLOW

Cloud cardigan is worked from top down in cloud tuck stitch in one piece.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)

Bust Circumference:  

108 (112) 119 (125) 131 (137) 148 (157) cm 

[42.5 (44) 46.75 (49.25) 51.5 (54) 58.25 (61.75) inches] 

Overall Length (from top trim edge to bottom trim edge):  

58 (59) 60 (62) 63 (64) 66 (68) cm 

[22.75 (23.25) 23.5 (24.5) 24.75 (25.25) 26 (26.75) inches]

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 

8 mm [US 11] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )

6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 40, 80 or 100 cm [ 16, 32 or 40 inches] )

OR required needle size to obtain gauge 

GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)

In cloud tuck stitch using 8 mm [US 11] needles

13 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In k3*p1 ribbing stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles

15 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

SIZE GUIDE

The cardigan is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 20 cm [8 inches] of positive ease. Which means it is designed to be about 20 cm [8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. 

To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite oversized outwears to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 

Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 20 cm [8 inches] positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS 

Body & Sleeves Yarn

400 (400) 400 (500) 500 (600) 700 (700) gr.        

Sysleriget, Fat Mohair, 100 gr. / 200 m - Col. 5

250 (250) 300 (300) 400 (400) 500 (500) gr.        

Aiayu, Baby Llama, 50 gr. / 150 m - Pure Bliss

Knit the body & sleeves with 1 strand of fat mohair held together with 1 strand of baby llama.

Trim Yarn

150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) gr.        

Aiayu, Baby Llama, 50 gr. / 150 m - Pure Blis

Knit the trim with 3 strands of baby llama held together.

5 buttons:  diam. approx. 30 mm [1.2 inches] each

Yarn Alternatives

1 strand of worsted to aran weight yarn held together with 1 strand of fingering yarn.