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Everyday Duster
You can find this pattern in my book “Sweater Success: From Cast on the Closet, Learn to Fearlessly Knit Pullovers and Cardigans.” Buy a copy here: https://www.knitatude.ca/sweatersuccess
DESCRIPTION
Say hello to the coziest cardigan in your closet. Made with size 5 bulky-weight yarn, the Everyday Duster knits up in no time. This alpaca blend yarn combined with U.S. 10.5 (6.5mm) needles creates the most glorious drape. With its tapered sleeves, thick collar, and long draping length, this cardigan is just screaming to wrap you up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book.
Knit from the top-down with a raglan yoke, this design is intended to be worn with 8– 11 inches (20.5–28 cm) of positive ease. This pattern is written in nine sizes—XS (S, M, L,
XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). For reference, the model pictured is wearing the size M and is 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall, 150 pounds (68 kg), and has a bust circumference of 36 1/2 inches
(92.5 cm).
How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below. and knit the size according to it.
SIZES
XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust
Pattern has been tech edited and tested.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of We Are Knitters The Meripaca or 975 (1,120, 1,250, 1,405, 1,575) (1,705, 1,870, 2,025, 2,185) yards / 890 (1,020, 1,140, 1,285, 1,440) (1,560, 1,710, 1,850, 1,995) meters size 5 bulky-weight yarn
• Size U.S. 10.5 (6.5 mm) 24–32” (60–80 cm) circular needles
• Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) set double-pointed knitting needles
• Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles
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This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Everyday Dusters created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Credit must be given to Knitatude / knitatude.etsy.com. Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes.
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- First published: November 2025
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