Balloon Cardigan Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Balloon Cardigan Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A cropped cardigan with roomy balloon sleeves and close-fitting cuffs. Worked from the top down with integrated front bands.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 3/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
Size and fit
Designed for around 15 cm of positive ease. Compare your measurements with the finished measurements below. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Finished length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 100 | 51 |
| S | 106 | 53 |
| M | 111 | 55 |
| L | 116 | 56 |
| XL | 123 | 58 |
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 21 stitches × 29 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (40 and 80–100 cm) and 4 mm double-pointed needles.
Four buttons, 20–25 mm.
Yarn planning
Please contact Wild & Woolly for help choosing a stocked yarn combination that meets this pattern's gauge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Balloon Cardigan’s button bands added afterwards?
The front bands are worked as part of the cardigan. You will also need four buttons; the balloon sleeves finish with tighter wrist cuffs.
Should I choose a larger size for the balloon shape?
Use your bust measurement and the finished measurements first. The design already includes approximately 15 cm of positive ease and has a cropped body, so sizing up changes both the width and proportions.