This basic cardigan knit pattern features a relaxed, amazingly cosy coat.
You can pair it with everything, from tailored to casual pieces, from tight to oversized clothes.
Moreover, it will carry you through fall and winter.
You knit it flat in pieces (a drop-shoulder design), this basic coat knitting pattern will be your favourite piece during cold days and nights.

This knit pattern is a 12-page fully-detailed digital knitting pattern file that includes guided instructions step by step, some helpful photos and access to a series of video tutorials to help guide you through knitting it.

Features
The Basic coat is a classic front open coat knitted flat with relaxed-fit sleeves.

Skill level
Intermediate knitters

Techniques included
stockinette stitch, rib stitch, decreasing sts, Kitchener stitch technique, circular knitting

Language
English
This knit pattern is written in standard English
Measurements are in both cm and inches

Sizes
S/M/L/XL/XXL/XXXL
Cardigan chest width measured flat (measured flat below armhole horizontally from edge to edge)
S= 55 cm/21.8 inches
M=59.5 cm/23.6 inches
L=65 cm/25.8 inches
XL=69.5 cm/27.6 inches
XXL=73 cm/29 inches
XXXL=78 cm/31 inches
Length measured mid back, excluding the collar
S=76 cm/30.2 inches
M=79 cm/31.3 inches
L=81 cm/32.1 inches
XL=83 cm/32.9 inches
XXL=85 cm/33.7 inches
XXXL=87 cm/34.5 inches
The sizes of the cardigan correspond to the following body measurements.
Bust at the fullest point
S=82.5- 86.5 cm/32.5-34 inches
M=91.5-96.5 cm 36-38inches
L=101.5-106.5 cm/40-42 inches
XL=114-119 cm/45-47 inches
XXL=124.5-129 cm/49-51 inches
XXXL= 130-135 cm/51.5- 53.5 inches

Materials
Yarn:
Baby alpaca silk by Drops design (50gr, approx 167 m)
held together with
Brushed Alpaca silk by Drops design (25gr, approx 140 m)
Total weight of garment 375(410,450,490)gr,
7(7,8,9,10,10) skeins of Baby alpaca silk by Drops design
8(8,9,10,11,12) skeins of Brushed Alpaca silk by Drops design
A pair of 5mm (U.S 8) straight needles or 10mm (U.S 8) circular needles 40 inches (if the stitches are too many for the straight needles)
A pair of 5mm (U.S 8) straight needles or 5mm (U.S 8) circular needles 40 inches (if the stitches are too many for the straight needles)
A tapestry needle
Stitch holders
A marker (points to the beginning of the round on the sleeve circular knitting)

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