Cherry Blossom Cardy by Monika Ranatunga

Cherry Blossom Cardy

Knitting
October 2022
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 17 - 12.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
650 - 750 yards (594 - 686 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available for £7.20.

Pink cherry blossom chunky cardigan is easy to knit but also interesting, as you get a chance to use bobble stitch and rick rack rib stich techniques, as well as crocheting flowers.

To make the this oversized cardigan, you will knit back, sleeves, front panels, pockets, and crochet flowers separately, then you will seam everything together.

Pattern language: English

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Size guide
This cardigan comes in one size.
It will be oversized on someone wearing ladies sizes S/M and more fitted for someone in size L.
The model in the photos usually wears ladies size M (UK 12-14).
Either way, it will be a warm cosy cardigan to wear on cold days.

The body of completed cardigan measures:
58cm / 22” wide
45cm / 18” tall

Sleeves measure:
15cm / 6” wide
40 / 16” cm long

Materials needed
•Size 12mm straight knitting needles (35cm+)
•Size 4mm crochet hook.
•Darning needle, scissors

Yarn
Bulky weight acrylic-wool mix yarn:
I used Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky yarn
11 skeins / 1100g / 605m / 660 yards

You can use any other bulky weight acrylic-wool mix yarn that makes the gauge I listed below
Scrap DK yarn of 2 different colours for crochetting the flowers

Gauge
11 sts / 12 rows = 4” / 10cm

Skills needed
•Longtail cast on method
•Stockinette stitch
Bobble stitch
•Rick Rack Rib stitch
•Seam skills to stitch all parts together
•Crochet skills / ability to follow instructions to make the flowers

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal use only. You may not copy, resell or share a copy of this pattern, nor a finished object based off these instructions.