Get a quick look at the Oversized Cardigan in just one minute. In this short video, you’ll see the fit, sleeve shape, texture, and overall construction of the cardigan before starting the full project. Perfect if you want a fast overview and instant knitting inspiration.
Yarn used: Faces by The Woolcatcher
You can buy the yarn at
thewoolcatcher.com
Materials
- 6 skeins of Faces yarn
- 12 mm circular needles
- 15 mm circular needles
Instructions
1. Body
- Cast on 78 stitches on 12 mm needles
- Work 8 rows of 1×1 rib
- Switch to 15 mm needles
- Knit 34 rows in stockinette stitch
- Divide the stitches: 17 sts front / 44 sts back / 17 sts front
- Knit each part separately for 22 rows, then bind off
- Sew the shoulders using mattress stitch
2. Sleeves
- Pick up 48 stitches around the armhole
- Knit in the round for 32 rounds, decreasing 1 stitch every 4th round
- On the next round, knit every 2nd and 3rd stitches together
- Switch to 12 mm needles and adjust to 26 stitches
- Work 8 rows of 1×1 rib, then bind off
- Repeat for the second sleeve
3. Front Band & Neckline
- Pick up 131 stitches
- Work 6 rows of 1×1 rib
- Bind off
✨ Your oversized cardigan is ready!
