Lots of texture and color on these balloon sleeves make for a fun, modern and striking knit!

Construction: Cardigan is worked from the top down and in one piece. The yoke and the body are worked flat. Nupps are placed along the raglan lines and increases are hidden within the nupps for an interesting detail. The cardigan is split for the sleeves and the body is worked with more nupp details. The balloon sleeves are knit in the round. A simple 4 stitch repeat of stranded colorwork is knit in 5 shades. More nupps are created for detail. Button and buttonhole bands and neck band are added last.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10
34.75 (38.75, 42.75, 46.75, 50.75, 54.75) 58.75, 62.75, 66.75, 70.75”/87 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137) 147, 157, 167, 177 cm finished chest circumference
To fit chest sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) 54, 58, 62, 66”/75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) 135, 145, 155, 165 cm with 4-6”/10-15 cm of positive ease

Yarn:
Any DK weight yarn of your choice in the following amounts:
MC – Approx. 940 (1027, 1133, 1248, 1394, 1504) 1610, 1716, 1832, 1954 yards/860 (939, 1036, 1141, 1275, 1375) 1472, 1569, 1675, 1787 meters)
CC1-5 – Approx. 55 (58, 61, 64, 69, 72) 74, 77, 80, 82 yards/ 50(53, 56, 59, 63, 66) 68, 70, 73, 75 meters of each of 5 colors.

Sample used:
MC – Nightshades, by Harrisville Designs, American Cormo and Wool, 250yds/228m/100g.
Color – Street Light (marbled with yellow)
CC1-5 - Ewe2Yarn’s SUPER SWIRL, five color gradient set, each color is 120 yards/110 meters per 50g totaling 250g.

Needles and Notions
US size 3 (3.25mm) 24-47”/60-120 cm circular used for front bands, collar and hem in your
chosen size AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
US size 4 (3.5mm) 24-47”/60-120 cm circular used for the yoke and body AND 16”/40 cm
circular used for sleeve (optional if you prefer a less dramatic balloon sleeve), or needle size to obtain gauge
US size 5 (3.75mm), 16”/40 cm used for colorwork and texture on sleeves.
Stitch markers and darning needle
Smooth waste yarn or holders

Gauge
20 sts and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on medium sized needles, wet blocked.

Gauge
20 sts and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on medium sized needles, wet blocked.

Feel free to contact me with any questions and happy knitting!!
Trudy