Puff Sleeve Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Create a beautifully elegant long cardigan with charming puff sleeves for a stylish addition to your wardrobe. This knitting pattern is versatile and perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a fun make.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in your chosen color - approximately 1200 yards
- Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 7 (UK 7, Metric 4.5mm) circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 8 needles.
Sizing:
This pattern is written in one size to fit a medium (US 8-10, UK 12-14). The finished garment measures approximately 40 inches bust circumference.
Pattern:
Using US 7 circular needles, cast on 160 stitches.
Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
Switch to US 8 circular needles and knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 18 inches from the cast on edge.
Shape Puff Sleeves:
- Row 1: Kfb, k to last 2 stitches, k2tog. Repeat this row every 4th row 5 more times. (170 stitches)
- Continue in stockinette stitch until the sleeve measures 24 inches from the cast on edge.
Back:
- Place the last 40 stitches on hold for the neck and work on the remaining 130 stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch until the back measures 26 inches from the cast on edge.
Front:
- Join a new ball of yarn to the held stitches for the neck.
- Work in stockinette stitch until the front matches the back in length.
Joining:
- With right sides together, seam the sides of the cardigan using mattress stitch.
- Weave in all ends and block your cardigan to shape.
Enjoy your gorgeous puff sleeve long cardigan!