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The Leah chunky cardigan
This super bulky cardigan can be tossed over any outfit for extra warmth. It’s a super fast and super fun project that you’ll want to wear all winter. This sweater will make a great gift for anyone or for yourself. It can be made with or with out the hood.
Material needed:
• U.S. 11 (8.0 mm) 32”or 40” circular needle or straight needles for main pieces (larger size for adult sizes)
• U.S. 15 (10.0 mm) 32”or 40” circular needle or straight needles for main pieces (larger size for adult sizes)
• U.S. 11 (8.0 mm) 16’’ or 32’’ circular needle for collar (hood) (larger size for adult sizes)
• U.S. 15 (10.0 mm) 16’’ or 32’’ circular needle for collar (hood) (larger size for adult sizes)
• Yarn - NAKO Spaghetti (25% wool, 75% acrylic) 100g/66 yards (60 m) per skein.
Approx. yardage:
• color A (оrange pictured) - size 3/4-264 yards, size 5/7-297 yards, size
8/10-330 yards (size 11/13-363 yards, size XS/S-396 yards, size S/M-462 yards) {size L/XL-495 yards, size 2XL-528 yards, size 3XL-594 yards} - 4, 5, 5 (6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 9} skeins.
•color B (brown pictured) - size 3/4-132 yards, size 5/7-165 yards, size 8/10-198 yards (size 11/13-231 yards, size XS/S-264 yards, size S/M-297 yards) {size L/XL-330 yards, size 2XL-363 yards, size 3XL-396 yards} - 2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) {5, 6, 6} skeins.
• color С (beige pictured) - 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 2) {2, 2, 2} skeins.
• color D (blue pictured) - 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 2) {2, 2, 2} skeins.
or Any super bulky weight yarn size 6.
• 2 stitch markers
• 5, 6, 6 (6, 7, 7) {8, 8, 8} buttons (0.75 inch)
• tapestry needle
• Gauge: U.S. 15 (10.0 mm) - 9.5 sts x 11 rows = 4x4 square in stockinette
U.S. 15 (10.0 mm) - 9.5 sts x 18 rows = 4x4 square in Garter st.
• Note: If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain accurate gauge.
• Cardigan sizes: 3/4, 5/7, 8/10, (11/13, XS/S, S/M) {L/XL, 2XL, 3XL} • Size 3/4 years - (29.5 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size 5/7 years - (32 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size 8/10 years - (36.75 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size 11/13 years - (39.5 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size XS/S - (42.8 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size S/M - (46.5 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size L/XL - (49.5 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size 2XL - (52.75 inch cardigan chest circumference)
• Size 3XL - (56.5 inch cardigan chest circumference)
This cardigan is knit from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. Designed with a positive ease of approx. 6-10 inches. Circumference measured with cardigan flat on a table at chest after blocking.
Pictured size 8/10 years with 8 inches positive ease and size 5/7 years with 6 inches positive ease.
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- First published: August 2021
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- Last updated: August 2, 2021 …
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