Women's Chunky Over-sized Longline Cardigan 1018 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

Women's Chunky Over-sized Longline Cardigan 1018 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

A bold, oversized longline cardigan worked flat at super-chunky gauge with wide picked-up rib borders that finish the neckline, plus fold-back cuffs and simple seamed construction for a clean, structured look.

What you’ll make: An oversized, longline cardigan (coatigan) with straight body, drop shoulders, fold-back cuffs, and picked-up ribbed front/neck borders (no separate collar).

Sizing/Measurements: To fit bust 28–30, 32–34, 36–38, 40–42 in (length approx 76 cm; see pattern for actual measurements).

Yarn: Super-chunky / super-bulky (AU/NZ ≈ 14-ply) yarn matching gauge.

Needles & notions: 10 mm needles (main fabric); 8 mm needles (borders/rib); tapestry needle; optional detachable shoulder pads.

Tension (gauge): 16 stitches to 5 in (13 cm) on 10 mm needles, measured flat over pattern (adjust needle size to match).

Recommended yarn: Rowan Big Wool — Yarn quantities (100 g balls): 9 (10) (12) (14).

Also suitable (currently available): Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky, DROPS Snow, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Lion Brand Hometown, Malabrigo Rasta, Bendigo Woollen Mills Chunky Twist 14-ply.

Construction notes: Back and fronts worked flat to length with simple shoulder shaping; sleeves worked flat from cuffs with regular increases; borders are picked up and worked in rib; seams: shoulders, sides (armholes left open as directed), sleeve seams; set in sleeves; join borders at centre back; light pressing/finishing.

Skill level: Confident beginner / easy.

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.