Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 81cm to 147cm (31.8" to 57.8") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 9.00mm (US 13) Single Point Needles & 9.00mm (US 13) Circular Needles |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm | 132-137cm | 142-147cm |
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Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky
Washed Teal (1132)
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13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Product Description
The Basket Weave Cardigan from Paintbox Yarns is a cozy open-front sweater with allover texture and a relaxed drop-shoulder fit. Perfect for layering over casual outfits, this sweater is the perfect thing to grab anytime the temperature drops! Knit in Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky, a machine-washable and dryable acrylic yarn, this cardigan will work up in a flash on large needles. The basket weave pattern adds beautiful texture and ribbed trims provide a tidy frame - to the finished sweater, which is knit flat in pieces and seamed. Add a statement layer to your handmade wardrobe with the Basket Weave Cardigan and always be ready to get your cozy on! - Basket weave texture pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58)" chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest - 41 (46ВЅ, 49Вѕ, 55, 58Вѕ, 63Вѕ, 66ВЅ)"
- - Length to shoulder - 27ВЅ (28, 28Вј, 28Вѕ, 29Вј, 29ВЅ, 30)"
- - Sleeve length - 19 (19Вј, 19Вѕ, 19Вѕ, 19Вѕ, 20, 20)"
Yarn Requirements: 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 18) skeins Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky (100% Acrylic; 100g/66yds), shown in #1132 Washed Teal, #1126 Slate Green, and #1137 Midnight Blue
Needles: US 13 (9.00mm) single points and circular
Gauge: 9 sts and 14 rows = 4" in pattern
Paintbox Yarns Basket Weave Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Paintbox Yarns Basket Weave Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan featuring a textured basket weave stitch pattern throughout. This garment is designed as a button-front cardigan with long sleeves and is available in eight sizes ranging from chest 32-34 inches (81-86 cm) up to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The finished cardigan features a classic construction with a length to shoulder measuring between 27½ and 30 inches (70-76 cm) depending on size, and sleeve lengths ranging from 19 to 20 inches (approximately 48-51 cm).
Techniques Used
This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the finished components are then seamed together to create the final garment. This traditional method allows for precise shaping and straightforward stitch manipulation throughout the construction process.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the cardigan is the basket weave, which creates a textured, woven appearance. The pattern is worked at a gauge of 9 stitches and 14 rows to a 4-inch (10 cm) square. The instructions utilize standard knitting abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), increase (inc), decrease (dec), and pattern repeats indicated by square brackets. The pattern is written in US terminology with UK terminology provided in parentheses for international knitters.
Materials Required
This project requires Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky yarn in the colorway Washed Teal. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements, with the amount needed varying by size: the smallest size (32-34 inch chest) requires 13 balls of 3½oz/100g (100g), while the largest size (56-58 inch chest) requires 18 balls. The pattern specifies that only the recommended Paintbox Yarns yarn should be used to ensure the finished item meets the intended specifications.
For needles, the pattern calls for US 13 (9mm) knitting needles for the main fabric and a US 13 (9mm) circular knitting needle, likely for finishing details such as button bands or neckline edging. Paintbox Yarns is exclusively available through lovecrafts.com.
Difficulty Level and Pattern Format
This cardigan is rated as an intermediate project, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format for convenient access and printing. The instructions include sizing information for all eight sizes, with the smallest size given as the base instruction and larger sizes indicated in round brackets throughout the pattern.
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