The Need To Have Cardigan by Brenda Lam

The Need To Have Cardigan

Knitting
May 2021
Jumbo (0-4 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
435 - 696 yards (398 - 636 m)
1,2,3,4,5,6
English
This pattern is available for C$14.00 CAD
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Description
The Need to Have Cardigan is an oversized slouchy cardigan that you, quite frankly, need to have. It’ll quickly become your go-to cardigan, making you feel warm and fuzzy all day every day. Made with super chunky wool and big stitches, you’ll be finished in a matter of days!

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 6 sizes. The cardigan is designed to be uber oversized for that slouchy look, but you can easily modify the length to make it shorter! These are the measurements of the final garment.

Size 1
To fit chest: 28-30”
Width: 26”
Length: 19”

Size 2
To fit chest: 32-34”
Width: 27”
Length: 21”

Size 3
To fit chest: 36-38”
Width: 28”
Length: 21.5”

Size 4
To fit chest: 40-42”
Width: 29”
Length: 22”

Size 5
To fit chest: 44-46”
Width: 30”
Length: 24”

Size 6
To fit chest: 48-50”
Width: 31”
Length: 24.5”

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

Yarn
SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
Weight: 80m = 200 gr
5(6)6(7)8(8) skeins of yarn

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

  • 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
~ 7 sts x 10 rows in stockinette stitch

For more images, check out the #needtohavecardigan 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.

This pattern is also available on Etsy here.