Oversized Chunky Button Cardigan Knitting Pattern

"I loved knitting this cardigan! The raglan construction made it so relaxing to work on, and it came together much faster than I expected." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ellie F.

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What's included: Knitting Pattern as a PDF download with step by step instructions, lots of pictures, and helpful tips.

The Oversized Chunky Button Cardigan Knitting Pattern walks you through creating a relaxed raglan cardigan with deep armholes, an oversized body, and neatly fitted sleeves for a balanced silhouette. Designed to be worked at a bulky gauge in blown yarn, this project comes together quickly while delivering a surprisingly lightweight yet warm finished garment that’s perfect for layering.

With well-written step-by-step instructions, plenty of detailed photos, and helpful tips throughout, this pattern ensures a smooth and enjoyable knitting experience from cast-on to final button. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying quick knit or a timeless wardrobe staple, you’ll feel confident and supported every step of the way.

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Language: English US and UK Terms, Italian

Skill Level: The knitting level for this pattern is Intermediate. 

Size: This pattern is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Materials and other details:

• Yarn: Bulky weight
  Shown here:
  Gepard Garn Puno (68% baby alpaca, 22% polyamide, 10% merino; 110 m / 120 yds, 50 g / 1.76 oz ball; Color #212): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 8, 9, 10} balls
  The sample yarn is a blown yarn. When substituting yarn it's more important to match the gauge rather than the fibre content or the length per weight.
  
• Yardage: 480 (545, 560, 615, 725) {755, 805, 840, 905, 1000} m / 525 (595, 615, 675, 795) {825, 880, 920, 990, 1090} yds, including 10% allowance
  Notions
  : 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) {4, 4, 4, 4, 4} buttons about 27 mm / 1 inch in diameter; locking markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle
  
• Needles: 
   8 mm / US 11 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
  8 mm / US 11 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.
  7 mm / US 10.75 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem.
  7 mm / US 10.75 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs.
  
• Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needle worked flat, blocked.
  14 sts and 16 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needle worked in the round, blocked.