Knitting Pattner for an oversize cardigan with wide batwing sleeves.

COMPOSITION

The Big KIM cardigan with wide batwing sleeves is worked seamlessly top down in one piece. Instead of the provisional cast on method for shoulders and sleeves at the lighter summer version, you work a regular loop cast on for extra stability at the sleeves. The shoulders/sleeves are shaped by short rows and the lower sleeve seams are closed with the Kitchener stitch, so that they are nearly invisible. The cardigan has a V-neck shaping and all edges are designed with a brioche finishing.

Due to decreases on both sides of the body’s bottom, the cardigan has lovely curves under the armhole openings and gets slimmer downwards.

Cut: 1 2 3 very wide

This pattern is available in english and german for €6.50 EUR bei Ravelry

KNITTING TECHNIQUES

Loop cast on
Knit and purl stitches
Short rows (wrap and turn)
Kitchener stitch
Increases (M1R and M1L)
Zunahmen rechts und links geneigt
Right leaning decreases
Brioche stitch (stockinette brioche instead of a ribbed hem)
Cast off

SIZES

Double sizes XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL
Bust circumference 140 | 160 | 180 cm
Length (incl. neck edge) armhole opening 58 | 63 | 68 cm
Length (excl. neck edge) 64 | 68 | 72 cm

PATTERN

Basic pattern: Stockinette stitch (k on rs, p on ws)

GAUGE

With 4 threads on needle 9 mm in basic pattern (or the needle size you need for obtaining the correct gauge)
10 x 10 cm = 10 sts x 12 rows

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES

Circular needles 6 and und 9 mm, XS/S 75 cm | M/L – XL/XXL 100 cm long

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Extra circular needles or waste yarn for stitches on hold
Tapestry and sewing needle

WOOL

Lang Yarns „Mohair Luxe“: 175m/25g, UVP 9,95 €, 77% mohair, 23% silk, colour: Lachs (number 128)
Wool’s weight when knitting with 4 threads per meter: 0,57 g/m
Recommended wool: Please use mohair or any other brushed and light yarn, otherwise the fit can’t be guaranteed. When using other yarns such as merino or cotton, the neckline edges may also curl.