Women's Lacy Chunky Bolero Cardigan 1122 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

Chunky Cardigan Pattern (PDF)

A relaxed, quick-knit open-front cardigan with a bold textured repeat and a neat scalloped crochet edging. Worked in simple flat pieces with straightforward shaping, then seamed and finished around the edges.

What you’ll make

An open-front chunky cardigan with set-in sleeves, garter-stitch borders, and an all-over lace-and-texture pattern repeat, finished with a crochet edging (optional: swap for a knitted edging if preferred).

Sizing / fit

To fit bust: 76–81, 86–91, 96–101 cm

Actual garment (approx): 91, 99, 108 cm

Length (approx): 38, 39, 40 cm

Sleeve seam: 37.5 cm

Yarn:

Chunky-weight yarn (sometimes labelled bulky / 12-ply). Choose by gauge: 14 sts × 20 rows to 10 cm on 6 mm needles.

Needles & notions

6 mm knitting needles, 6.00 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Tension (gauge)

14 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm over pattern on 6 mm needles.

Recommended yarn: Stylecraft Special Chunky — 5 × 100 g balls (144 m per ball) for all sizes (based on the pattern’s stated meterage).

Also suitable (currently available): Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Chunky, King Cole Big Value Chunky, West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Twist Chunky, Stylecraft Chunky, Drops Andes, Cascade 128 Superwash, Lion Brand Hue + Me, Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky, Malabrigo Chunky

Construction notes

Back, Left Front, Right Front and Sleeves are worked flat, then seamed. Armholes and fronts are shaped with simple decreases. The crochet edging is worked around the outer edges and sleeve cuffs; a knitted edging may be substituted if you prefer not to crochet.

Skill level

Adventurous beginner / easy-intermediate.

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