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This fast, cosy cardigan will knit up in no time, making it perfect for a first cardigan. Knit in one piece from the top down with raglan shoulder shaping, no seaming means that when you finish knitting all you need to do is weave your ends in and sew your button in place.

As a bonus you will get two patterns for the price of one; the first is a super chunky version and also a second chunky version.

SUPER-CHUNKY VERSION:

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 32.5 (34, 37.25, 40.5, 43.75, 47, 50, 53.25, 56.5, 58)”/ 82.5 (86.5, 94.5, 103, 111, 119.5, 127, 135.5, 143.5, 147.5) cm
1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 33.5 (35, 38.25, 41.5, 44.75, 48, 51, 54.25, 57.5, 59)”/ 85 (89, 97, 105.5, 113.5, 122, 129.5, 138, 146, 150), buttoned
Length: 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5)”/ 43 (44.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5, 51, 52, 53.5, 54.5) cm
Size 35” / 89 cm modeled with approx. 0.5” / 1.5 cm of positive ease.

YARN
Chunky weight yarn approx. 422 (445, 507, 569, 631, 688, 754, 805, 876, 930) yds / 389 (410, 467, 524, 582, 634, 695, 742, 806, 856) m
Sample: Manos Del Uruguay ‘Franca’ (100% superwash Merino; 114 yds / 105m per 5.29 oz / 150 g); colour: Indigo (F9052): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 13 / 9 mm circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 13 / 9 mm dpns if magic loop not being used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers (4 large and 4 lockable), waste yarn, tapestry needle, 1 button approx 1.5”/ 4 cm diam.

GAUGE
10 sts and 16 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in St St
10 sts and 21 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St

CHUNKY VERSION:

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 31.25 (33.75, 36.5, 40.5, 43.25, 45.75, 49.75, 52.5, 55.25, 57.75)”/ 79.5 (85.5, 92.5, 103, 110, 116, 126.5, 133.5, 140.5, 146.5) cm
1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32.25 (34.75, 37.5, 41.5, 44.25, 46.75, 50.75, 53.5, 56.25, 58.75)”/ 82 (88.5, 95.5, 105.5, 112.5, 118.5, 129, 136, 143, 149), buttoned
Length: 19 (19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5)”/ 48.5 (49.5, 51, 52, 53.5, 54.5, 57, 59.5, 59.5, 62) cm
Size 37.5” / 95.5 cm modeled with approx. 2.5” / 6.5 cm of positive ease.

YARN
Chunky weight yarn approx. 510 (555, 620, 695, 770, 825, 935, 1030, 1065, 1180) yds/ 465 (510, 570, 635, 705, 750, 850, 940, 970, 1075) m
Sample Shown In: Studio Donegal ‘Soft Chunky’ (100% Merino Wool; 137 yds / 125 m per 4 oz /100 g); colour: 6524 (Ruby Red): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 11 / 8 mm circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 11 / 8 mm dpns if magic loop not being used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers (4 large and 4 lockable), waste yarn, tapestry needle, 1 button approx 1.5”/ 4 cm diam.

GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in St St
12 sts and 22 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St