Top-Down Cardigan PATTERN- Big Cotton
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XS - 7 balls
S - 8 balls
M - 9 balls
L - 11 balls
XL - 12 balls
2X/3X - 13 balls
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Full size chart and garment measurements below.
This cardigan is worked flat from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked flat to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff. Length measurements of the body are given from shoulder to hem.
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
Materials:
- Loopy Mango Big Cotton Yarn 48 yds 43 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
- US 17 (12 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needles
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US 19 (15 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needles
Note: for sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) circulars OR US 19 (15 mm) DPN’s.
For the cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for cuffs you will need to use an additional set of size US 17 (12 mm) DPN’s.
Gauge: Stockinette on size US 19: 7 sts/4", 9 rows/4". 1x1 rib on size US 17 9 sts/4’’, 10 rows/4’’. This cardigan is knit in the round so your gauge swatch for stockinette stitch should also be knit in the round - usually knitting stockinette stitch in the round results in tighter tension since there are no purl rows.
| Size | Width | Length | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 22.5" (57 cm) | 16.5" (42 cm) | 7 balls / 336 yds (301 m) |
| S | 23.5" (60 cm) | 17.5" (44 cm) | 8 balls / 384 yds (344 m) |
| M | 24.5" (62 cm) | 18.5" (47 cm) | 9 balls / 432 yds (387 m) |
| L | 27" (69 cm) | 19.5" (49 cm) | 11 balls / 528 yds (473 m) |
| XL | 28" (71 cm) | 21" (53 cm) | 12 balls / 576 yds (516 m) |
| 2X/3X | 29.5" (75 cm) | 22" (56 cm) | 13 balls / 624 yds (559 m) |
Shown in Avocado (M), Amethyst (M), and Ginger (S).
Helpful video tutorials for this project
- Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 1
- Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 2
- M1R-Right Slanting Increase
- M1L-Left Slanting Increase
- How to increase KFB
- How to knit two together (K2TOG)
- Magic Loop method
Loopy Mango Big Cotton Yarn 100% Cotton 48 yards (43 m) 3.5 oz. (100 g) Made In Italy This yarn is great for people with wool allergies and for warmer climate. Cotton is a pl...