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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:

1. Using US 7 circular needles, cast on 160 stitches.

2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.

3. Switch to US 8 circular needles and knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 18 inches from the cast on edge.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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!

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