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There’s nothing like this chunky cropped cardigan with a statement collar! I finally brought this design to life and couldn’t be happier with it. It’s simple and classic and looks great finished off with a zipper. Its easy construction makes it a great project for beginners. This is a free pattern with a full video tutorial!

Size Guide + Finished Measurements
The cardigan is written in 8 sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), with a finished bust size of 38 (41, 44.5, 47.5, 51, 54, 57, 60.5) in/96.5 (104.5, 113, 121, 129, 137, 145.5, 153.5) cm. The cardigan is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. However, please note that the ease does need to be generous for the drop shoulder construction. For example, I have a 37 in/94 cm bust and knit a size 3 for about 7.5 in/19 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein) or another super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Sepia Rose.

Needles
Size 8mm (US11) in the following lengths:
• 16 in/41 cm circular knitting needles or DPNs (sleeve cuff)
• 40 in/101.5 cm circular knitting needles (body ribbing + collar)

Size 9mm (US13) in the following lengths:
• 16 in/41 cm circular knitting needles or DPNs (sleeve)
• 40 in/101.5 cm circular knitting needles (body)
Or knitting needles required to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Waste yarn
Scissors
Tape measure

Gauge
10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm on 9mm needles in stockinette stitch