Easy Chunky Cardigan Knitting Pattern

By A Mystery Man Writer

This beginner-friendly pattern provides instructions on how to knit an oversized cardigan. Works up fast with super-bulky merino wool yarn and large knitting needles. Our fun design features a relaxed fit and drop-shoulder sleeves. Sizes XS–2X/3X.
The body of this cardigan is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up. The back panel is worked first. Without casting off, the first front panel is worked. The second front panel is knit after casting off the first panel and reconnecting working yarn. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the outer edge of the garment and worked in the round. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edge of the garment and worked flat. This listing is for the pattern only. After checkout, you will receive a digital copy of the pattern by email. If you would like to buy the full DIY Kit for this style, you can do so here. Pattern level: Intermediate Sizes: XS - 2X/3X Materials: Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length Gauge : Stockinette on size US 19 (15 mm) needles: 6 sts/4” (10 cm), 8.5 rows/4” (10 cm) Scroll right to see full chart: Size Width (side seam to side seam) Length (shoulder to hem) Yarn Amount XS 22” (55.5 cm) 24” (60 cm) 6 balls S/M 24” (60 cm) 26” (66 cm) 7 balls L/XL 27” (68 cm) 28” (71 cm) 9 balls 2X/3X 30” (76 cm) 29.5” (74.5 cm) 10 balls Helpful video tutorials for this project: How to rib stitch How to stockinette stitch How to garter stitch How to knit the front panels of a cardigan Picking up stitches for the sleeves Knit 2 together (K2TOG) How to seam sides together How to pick up stitches for the neckband