Knitting Pattern for an Oversize-Cardigan with a straight, boxy fit, tapered sleeves and a modern checked pattern in sizes XS | S | M (L | XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL | 5XL.

Structure:
The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch top down in one piece. First, the back part is shaped with increases along the shoulders. Then, stitches along the shoulder section of the back part are picked up for the two front parts, which are worked separately with increases to shape the V neck of the cardigan. Then, all parts are joined under the armpits and the body is finished in stockinette stitch in rows and ends with a hem in 1x1 ribbing. Then, stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the armholes and the sleeve are worked back and forth in rows to facilitate the crocheting of the vertical stripes. The sleeves are finished with a bunch of decreases for a tapered fit and a hem in 1x1 ribbing matching to the body hem. Before the sleeve seams are closed, body and sleeves are covered with crochet stripes for a classic checked pattern (interpreted in modern and funky colors). Finally, a button band in 1x1 ribbing or optionally in double knitting is attached to the front parts and to the neckline of the cardigan. Buttons are sewn to the button band to finish off the design.
The fit of the cardigan is slightly oversized with a comfortable amount of positive ease around the bust. The boxy fit is emphasized by the straight cut of the body. The sleeves are tapered to make them as comfortable as possible. The hems and cuffs (and button band) in 1x1 ribbing in the MC create an interesting contrast to the colour popping checked pattern.
The length of the cardigan can be adapted individually, but has been calculated for a short to medium length.

Level of difficulty: advanced

Materials:
Main Colour:
150| 150 | 150 (150 | 150 | 200) 200 | 200 | 200 g Organic Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
AND
75| 75 | 75 (75 | 75 | 100) 100 | 100 | 100 g Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (225 m/25 g)
4 Contrast Colours:
Contrast Colour 1: (for horizontal and vertical stripes): 50| 50 | 100 (100 | 100 | 100) 100 | 100 | 100 g Organic Soft Merino y Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
AND
25| 25 | 50 (50 | 50 | 50) 50 | 50 | 50 g Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (225 m/25 g)
Contrast Colour 2: 50| 50 | 50 (50 | 50 | 100) 100 | 100 | 100 g Organic Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
AND
25| 25 | 25 (25 | 25 | 50) 50 | 50 | 50 g Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (225 m/25 g)
Contrast Colour 3 and 4: each 50 g Organic Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g) AND 25 g Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (225 m/25 g)
Please note: If you use different yarn, check the yardage to be sure you have the right amount of yarn!
4.5 mm and 3.5 mm circular knitting needles, crochet hook 4.5 mm
4-5 buttons (ø ca. 15-20 mm)
1 darning needle
stitch markers/left overs

Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 19 sts x 31 rs in stockinette stitch with crochet stripes with 2 strands of yarn held together on 4.5 mm knitting needles (wet blocked)

Measurements: 
Bust Circumference Finished Cardigan:
105 | 111 | 118 (127 | 136 | 145) 152| 162 | 171 cm with a positive ease of15-25 cm
Length Finished Cardigan:
52 | 52 | 54 (54 | 56 | 56) 58 | 58 | 60cm (incl. 3 cm hem), can be adaptedindividually
Sleeve Length:  38 cm from the armpits (+ 6 cm cuffs),can be adapted individually
Sleeve Circumference: 35 | 39 | 41 (43 | 44 | 49) 49 | 53 | 55 cm

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