INTRO
The Selin Cardigan is a beginner-level cardigan pattern with random color blocks, a relaxed fit, and a chunky but not-TOO-chunky yarn.

This is a beginner-friendly pattern, but it is best if you have already practiced knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting on and off.

Each size has its own page, and I have included YouTube links to tutorials.

This pattern is for personal use only. You may not copy, resell, or share the pattern. Feel free to sell your finished cardigan, but please credit this pattern.

CONSTRUCTION

The back and front panels of The Selin Cardigan are knit flat and seamed together. There is a note on how to modify the pattern to be seamless. The sleeves can be either knit flat and seamed to the body or knit in the round by picking up stitches. Once the body and sleeves are complete, stitches are picked up for ribbing around the opening of the cardigan.

This pattern is designed to open up your creativity and encourages you to randomly switch colors. Your cardigan will be completely unique, just like you! Therefore, the exact yardage needed for each of your color choices will vary.

SIZES

(XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

MEASUREMENTS
The Selin Cardigan is designed with approximately 18-20.25 cm / 6-8 inches of positive ease for a relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up. Note: You can modify the length! My sample is cropped, approximately 2 inches shorter than the pattern.

IN INCHES
Your actual bust (in inches): (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54, 56-58, 60-62)
Finished cardigan bust (in inches): (37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57) (61, 65, 69)
Finished cardigan length (in inches): (19.75, 20, 20) (20.25, 20.5, 20.75) (20.75, 20.75, 21)
Finished sleeve length (in inches): (16.5, 17, 17) (17.5, 17.5, 18) (18, 18.5, 18.5)

IN CENTIMETERS
Your actual bust (in cm): (71-76, 81-86, 91-96) (101-106, 111-117, 122-127) (132-137, 142-147, 152-158)
Finished cardigan bust (in cm): (94, 104, 114) (124, 134, 145) (155, 165, 175)
Finished cardigan length (in cm): (50, 51, 51) (51.5, 52, 52.5) (53, 53, 53.5)
Finished sleeve length (in cm): (42, 43, 43) (44.5, 44.5, 45.5) (45.5. 47, 47)

GAUGE

4” x 4”/10cm x 10cm = 12 stitches and 18 rows in stockinette stitch

YARN

Weight: Bulky/Chunky

Wool and the Gang - Alpachino Merino
Approx. (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9) skeins = (660, 660, 770) (770, 770, 880) (880, 990, 990) yards

Note: For my size S sample, I used 6 skeins of Alpachino Merino: 2 skeins of Cameo Rose, 2 skeins of Bubblegum Pink, and 2 skeins of Lime Sorbet. Again, this pattern is designed to be colorblocked randomly, and it is up to you on how many colors and the ratio of colors you wish to use!

Alternatives: (remember to knit a swatch to check your gauge!)
We Are Knitters - The Squishy
Malabrigo Yarn - Chunky
Stitch and Story - The Wonder Yarn
Drops - Wish, Snow, or Andes
Knit Picks - Cadena or Wool of the Andes Bulky
Lion Brand - Hue + Me
Tahki Yarns - Superwash Merino Bulky
Cascade Yarns - Cascade 128 Superwash
2 strands of a worsted weight yarn held together
3 strands of a DK weight yarn held together

NEEDLES

8mm/US 11 circular or straight knitting needles (select circular or straight needles based on your preference for knitting the body panels flat)
8mm/US 11 circular knitting needles, 40” or longer, to:
Pick up stitches and knit ribbing around the neckband
OPTIONAL: Pick up and knit your sleeves in the round using magic loop method

OTHER MATERIALS

Darning needle for seaming
Scissors for cutting yarn
Tape measure or ruler to check gauge