Sometimes the design comes before the yarn and other times the yarn inspires the design. I stumbled upon this faux fur yarn from watching reels of people using it to crochet stuffed animals. It looked so incredibly soft and fluffy that I thought, “What if I could BE the stuffed animal?” Enter, the Bliss Cardigan. It’s your standard, deep v-neck button-up, with swooping sleeves and cloud-like puffiness.

While simple in nature, this pattern still incorporates some special skills like unraveling a chainette yarn, and knitting a cardigan entirely in one piece from the top down (no sleeve island, and no picking up stitches for cuffs or front ribbings!)

There are 9 sizes included in the pattern.
XS (S, M, L, XL) {2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL}
Bust circumference: 40 (44.25, 48.5, 51.75, 56) {60.25, 64.5, 67.75, 72}“ / 101.5 (112.5, 123, 131.5, 142) {153, 164, 172, 183} cm

10.5” - 12.5” / 26.5 cm - 32 cm positive ease in the bust circumference intended

Note that sizes 3XL and 5XL were not test knitted.

Lion Brand - Feels Like Bliss, “Sand Dollar“

NOTE: the recommended yarn above is a bulky weight chainette yarn, however the pattern is for aran weight. Pattern includes instructions on undoing the chainette to be the correct weight.

⇾ 763 (867, 978, 1,074, 1,144) {1,282, 1,376, 1,485, 1,570} yds / 698 (793, 894, 982, 1,046) {1,172, 1,258, 1,358, 1,436} m of faux fur yarn (aran weight).

Please be advised that yarn requirements and finished size measurements are approximate. Actual values may vary based on garment size, yarn, needle size, and gauge.

Model is a size 32” bust, wearing the size S.

This pattern requires knowledge of:

• Reading patterns with multiple size options
• Knitting flat
• Picking up stitches along an edge
• Short rows (general understanding is helpful)
• Three Needle Bind Off (tutorial provided)
• Afterthought Buttonholes

For pattern support or feedback, email wintersweatherknits@gmail.com.