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Chunky Adult Cropped Cardigan Pattern

This cozy and stylish cropped cardigan is perfect for chilly days and nights. Made with chunky yarn, it works up quickly for a satisfying project. Follow the instructions below to create your own fashionable cardigan.

Materials

• Chunky yarn (Weight 5): 600-800 yards (550-730 meters)
• US size 10 (6.0 mm) or UK size 4/Aus size 8 needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Buttons (optional)

Gauge

14 stitches x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Size

One size fits most adult women

Pattern

1. Cast on 80 stitches.

2. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 6 inches (15 cm).

3. Next row (right side): Knit 24, bind off next 32 stitches, knit to end.

4. Continue on the first 24 stitches only, working in garter stitch for 10 inches (25 cm).

5. Bind off all stitches.

6. Join yarn at neck edge and pick up and knit 50 stitches evenly along the bound-off edge of the first side.

7. Work in garter stitch for 6 inches (15 cm).

8. Bind off all stitches.

9. Repeat for second side.

10. Seam sides leaving openings for armholes.

11. Weave in all ends.

12. Optional: Sew on buttons evenly along one front edge.

13. Your stylish cropped cardigan is now ready to wear!