DESCRIPTION

The Blouson Cardigan has a timeless, minimalist aesthetic with a relaxed silhouette. The ribbed V-neckline, as well as the cuffs and hem, give it a classic structure, while carefully placed lines add refined details.
The cardigan begins with the right front section with a provisional cast-on; I recommend Judy’s Magic Cast On. You shape the neckline and then work the left front section in the same way, until you reach the back. Later, the stitches that are on hold from the cast on are picked up and incorporated, and you continue working in stockinette stitch until you finish with a 1×1 ribbed hem. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the armholes. The front pocket as well as the button band are worked in 1×1 ribbing.
The pattern contains two options to work the back part of the Blouson Cardigan. You can choose between a plain back part or one with a statement line of purl stitches along the back down to the bottom ribbing.

SIZES // SIZEGUIDE
1 / (2) / 3 / (4) / 5 / (6) / 7

The positive ease is about 40 cm.

The sizes refer to the body chest measurements of
82 cm / (86 cm) / 92 cm / (98 cm) / 104 cm / (110 cm) / 116 cm.

The finished cardigan has the following body measurements:
122 cm / (126 cm) / 133 cm / (137 cm) / 142 cm / (148 cm) / 152 cm.

The Blouson Cardigan is designed to have a relaxed fit with a positive ease of about 40 cm. Measure yourself to decide how much positive ease you would like to have and compare it with another cardigan you already own to
choose the right size for you.

GAUGE
21 sts / 30 r for a square of 10 x 10 cm Lang Yarns YAK on 4,5 mm needles

37 rows for 10 cm 1 x 1 ribbing Lang Yarns YAK on 2 mm needles

SUGGESTED YARN // YARN AMOUNT NEEDED
Lang Yarns YAK 120 m // 50 g:
650 g / (650 g) / 700 g / (700 g) / 750 g / (750 g) / 800 g

The colour of the sample is 1103.0003 and the size is 3 with a positive ease of about 50 cm.

NEEDLES
2 x 4,5 mm // US 7 circular needles (80 cm/ 100 cm)
3,5 mm // US 4 circular needles (80 cm/ 100 cm)
3 mm // US 2.5 circular needles
2 x 2 mm // US 0 circular needles (one with long cord, the other one can be short) and 1 x 2 mm // US 0 double pointed needle (dpn)
removable stitch markers
4 buttons with a diameter about of 2,3 cm
tapestry needle and a hook for bind off