Peony Cardigan by Vicky Knits

Peony Cardigan

Knitting
July 2021
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
612 - 700 yards (560 - 640 m)
XS/S to XL/2XL
English
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OVERVIEW:
Language - English
Level - confident beginner/intermediate level
Techniques Used- The Seersucker Stitch will be used throughout this pattern and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, 1x1 rib, knit together, cast on and cast off. The cardigan is knit up in 3 panels, seamed together and completed with a neckline that is knit along the edge of the cardigan collar.
(if you are a relative beginner looking for a challenge, photos are included throughout and video links are included at the very end of the pattern)


SIZING:
Oversized, slouchy fit.
The pattern includes sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL
The sample is knit in size S.


MATERIALS REQUIRED:
5 balls of Super Chunky Yarn (200g/80m) for primary color (6 for XL/2XL)
2 balls of Super Chunky Yarn (200g/80m) for secondary color
(Sample is made using We Are Knitters ‘The Wool’ yarn in shade Dusty Pink and Wool and the Gang ‘Crazy Sexy Wool’ yarn in shade Sand Trooper Beige)
NOTE: you could choose another yarn brand, make sure they are a similar weight and length to Crazy Sexy Wool and the yarn is knit with 12mm needles.
For the cardigan to be knit in a single color, combine the required amount to just one shade.


TOOLS REQUIRED:
12mm (US17) needles (approx. 40cm long)
10mm (US15) circular needles (approx. 85cm long)
Knitters Safety Pins or stitch markers
5mm crochet hook or tapestry needle


Tension:
Approx. 10cm/4” = 7 stitches, 10 rows in stockinette stitch using 12mm(US17) needles.


This pattern is written and created by me and pattern tested by other knitters, please allow for human errors as they are inevitable. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, I’d be more than happy to answer your questions.

This pattern is written for personal, non-commercial use. Copy, distribution or commercial use of this pattern or any parts is not allowed.

Please tag me in your photos of your Peony Cardigan! I’d love to see your creations :)

Happy Knitting!
Vicky xx