This is my first time designing a cardigan from scratch which is why I’ve made this one free. Constructive criticism is encouraged and appreciated.

I came up with the idea for this pattern while listening to Itsuka by Saucy Dog.

Description
An oversized plush cardigan worked from the left sleeve to the right, attaching the right sleeve to the body with Kitchener stitch, and finishing with rib stitch edges. Pockets and matching embroidery can be made with scrap yarn. Instructions are written for XXS-3XL with stitch counts. For more sizes, steps on how to calculate stitch/row counts are included in each section. This accounts for sleeve length, shoulder width, bust/hips, and back length.

Gauge
13 st x 18 rows = 4”x4” (10cm x 10cm)

Materials needed
MEASURING TAPE NOT OPTIONAL. Know your sizes and your gauge.
• Worsted weight chenille yarn (size 4). Bernat Baby Velvet suggested. Adult XXS,XS,S, (M,L,XL), 2XL,3XL.
• Estimates based on how much yarn I used for a small: 702/642 (yds/m), 742/678, 782/715, (835/764, 864/790, 925/846),
966/883, 978/894
• Enough scrap yarn for pockets and embroidery in 2 colors. A fuzzy micropolyester is used here but eyelash or mohair are good substitutes.
• Size 8 dpns, set of 5
• Size 8 circular 24”
• 3rd set of size 8 needles either standard or circular to help with Kitchener st
• Needles to match recommended gauge of scrap yarn
• Weaving needle for attaching sleeves, embroidery, and attaching the pockets
• 3 buttons, optional
• Scrap yarn to hold stitches
• 3 stitch markers to mark rows and button placement
• Crochet st markers to help with sewing on sleeves and with embroidery
• Thread to sew buttons

Techniques Used
• Stockinette stitch
• Rib stitch
• Knitting in the round on dpns and circulars
• Magic loop technique on circulars may be needed depending on your size Kitchener stitch
• Cast on in the middle of a row
• Picking up stitches for edges
• Embroidery