The MonsterAF Cardigan by Brenda Lam

The MonsterAF Cardigan

Knitting
June 2021
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 19 - 15.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
569 - 744 yards (520 - 680 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
English
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Description
The MonsterAF cardigan is a seamless, oversized cardigan covered in Monstera Deliciosa leaf designs, dedicated to all the plantaholics out there! If you love plants but can’t seem to keep them alive, this one’s for you. Even with no watering schedule, this cardigan will last a lifetime! Made with super chunky wool and big stitches, this will be a plantastic addition to your closet.

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 6 sizes. The cardigan is designed to be oversized, but you can modify the length to make it cropped (as seen in the cover photo). These are the measurements of the final garment with the panels folded in.

Size 1
To fit chest: 28-30”
Width: 26”
Length: 18.5”

Size 2
To fit chest: 32-34”
Width: 27”
Length: 19”

Size 3
To fit chest: 36-38”
Width: 28”
Length: 20.5”

Size 4
To fit chest: 40-42”
Width: 29”
Length: 21.5”

Size 5
To fit chest: 44-46”
Width: 30”
Length: 22.5”

Size 6
To fit chest: 48-50”
Width: 31”
Length: 24”

Needles
10mm/US15 circular needles – 32”+
15mm/US19 circular needles – 40”+

Yarn
SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
Weight: 80m = 200 gr
3(3.5:3.5:4:4.5:5) skeins in Colour A (background colour)
3 skeins in Colour B (leaf colour)
half a skein in Colour C (stem colour)

Recommended Yarns

  • Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang
  • The Wool from We Are Knitters

Substitute yarns
Note that these are merely suggestions, these yarns have not been tested on the pattern. Some adjustments in tension, gauge, and yardage may be required

  • Fifty Fifty - Lion Brand
  • The Chunky Wool - Stitch and Story
  • Drops Polaris - Drops
  • Cosy On Up - Knitcraft
  • Sirdar Adventure - Sirdar
  • Tuff Puff - Knitpicks
  • Mayflower - Molly
  • Naturally Soft Super Chunky - MillaMia
  • Chunky - Durable
  • Cozy Yarn - Buttercream

Gauge
(10cm/4” x 10cm/4”)
~ 9 sts x 12 rows in 1x1 rib (10mm/US15)
~ 6 sts x 10 rows in stockinette stitch (15mm/US19)

For more images, check out the #monsterAFcardigan on Instagram!

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use.

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