Knitting pattern for Ruke fluffy cardigan

The Ruke Fluffy cardigan is an oversized, hip-length garment with balloon sleeves - perfect for beginners. It’s knitted in one piece with no shoulder seams. Once the body is complete, the front band is added, followed by the sleeves. Two side seams finish off this stylish cardigan, ideal for pairing with a variety of outfits both at home and away.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 50 cm (20 in) positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns (two held together):
1. Laines du Nord, Alpaca Brushed (75% alpaca, 15% wool mulesing free, 10% nylon; 50 g (1.75 oz) =115 m (125 yds)). Color no.: 17.
2. Filcolana, Tilia (70% Kid mohair, 30% Silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no.: 336.

Yarn weight (Super bulky/Roving):
1. Laines du Nord, Alpaca brushed:
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) g
7 (7) 8.8 (8.8) 10.6 (10.6) 12.3 (14.1) oz
4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) balls
460 (460) 575 (575) 690 (690) 805 (920) m
500 (500) 625 (625) 750 (750) 875 (1000) yds

2. Filcolana, Tilia:
3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) balls

Needles:
8 mm (US11, UK0), 60-80-100 cm (24-32-39 in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 10 stitches x 17 rows in Garter stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
2 open stitch markers, 1 piece of different colour yarn of 50 cm length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, and abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 136 (144) 152 (160) 168 (176) 184 (192) cm / 54.5 (57.5) 60.75 (64) 67.25 (70.5) 73.5 (76.75) in
Sweater length (in back center): 46 (47) 48 (49.5) 50.5 (52) 53 (54) cm / 18.25 (18.75) 19.25 (19.75) 20.25 (20.75) 21.25 (21.75) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 26 (27) 28 (29.5) 30.5 (32) 33 (34) cm / 10.25 (10.75) 11.25 (11.75) 12.25 (12.75) 13.25 (13.75) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm / 17.5 (18.5) 19.25 (20) 20.75 (21.5) 22.5 (23.25) in

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