Knitting Pattern for a Loose Cardigan with a Mix of Colourful and Contrasting Stripes, a Boxy Fit and Wide Sleeves, A Classic Round Neck and a Double Knitted Button Band in Sizes XS | S | M (L |XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL | 5XL.

Structure:
The cardigan is worked top down in one piece: First, the back part is worked back and forth in rows in stockinette stitch and with statement stripes in 2 different contrast colours. There are a bunch of increases to shape the armholes, then the back part is finished off without any increases and the hem is worked in 1x1 twisted ribbing. The front is worked afterwards. For the right front part, pick up stitches along the back part, work in stockinette stitch and in statement stripes with increases to shape the round neck and the armholes. Then, finish the right front part in stockinette stitch and in statement stripes without any increases – but before working the hem, put the stitches on hold on another rope/leftover yarn. Then, work the left front part the same way you have worked the right front part before with the only difference, that the statement stripes are placed offset from each other and that the increases for the round neck and the armholes are mirrored. As soon as you have worked the last statement stripe, pick up the stitches of the right front part as well as the back part. Now work the hem for the left and the right front part and the back part in the main colour in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches. Close the side seams of the cardigan with the mattress stitch.Then, pick up stitches along the armholes and work the sleeves in two different contrast colours in stockinette stitch in the round.Before working the cuffs in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches, work in a bunch of decreases for a balloon like shape. Last, but not least, the double folded collar in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches is added to the round neck and the button band (and if you like the knitted buttons) is worked to finish off the unique look of the cardigan. The fit of the design is oversized and boxy. The sleeves are relatively wide and the length of the cardigan is relatively short. The eye-catching statement stripes pattern creates a cool look leaving room for many creative ways to interpret the design.It’s very easy to modify the cardigan to turn it into a sweater. The instructions how to modify the cardigan pattern to turn it into a sweater are included in the pattern (grey-green instructions).

Level of difficulty: medium

However, there are YouTube tutorials available for the more challenging techniques required for this pattern. So you might be able to manage knitting this pattern even with less knitting experience than recommended.

Materials:
Main Colour (e. g. “Gentle“):
300 | 300 | 300 (350 | 350 | 400) 400 | 400 | 400 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/ 50 g)
Contrast Colour 1 (e. g. “Fortunate“):
100 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
Contrast Colour 2 (e. g. “Generous“):
50 | 50 | 50 (50 | 50 | 50) 50 | 100 | 100 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
Contrast Colour 3 (e. g. “Delicate“):
50 | 50 | 50 (50 | 50 | 50) 50 | 100 | 100 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
Contrast Colour 4 (e. g. “Passionate“):
50 | 50 | 50 (50 | 50 | 50) 50 | 100 | 100 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
Contrast Colour 5 (e. g. “Spiritual“):
50 | 50 | 50 (50 | 50 | 50) 50 | 100 | 100 g Luxury Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (225 m/50 g)
Please note: If you use different yarn, check the yardage to be sure you have the right amount of yarn!
4.5 mm and 3.5 mm circular knitting needles, optional 4.5 mm and 3.5 mm short knitting needles/DPNs for the sleeves
7-8 buttons (ø around 15 mm)
1 darning needle
Stitch markers/left over yarns

Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 20 sts x 30 rs with 2 strands of yarn held together in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm knitting needles (wet blocked)

Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Cardigan:
100 | 106 | 114 (120 | 126 | 134)
144 | 154 | 164 cm with a positive ease of 10 to 20 cm
Length Finished Cardigan:
49 | 49 | 52 (52 | 52 | 55) 55 | 57 | 57 cm (incl. 4 cm hem) – the length can be adapted individually, you then might need more yarn.
Sleeve Length:
35 cm (excl. 4-5 cm cuffs) – the length can be adapted individually, you then might need more yarn.

The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment. There is no refund/exchange possible. Support via e-mail to: support@kolibri-by-johanna.de