Knitting pattern for Balloon sleeve cardigan

Knitting pattern for Balloon sleeve short alpaca cardigan. Links with Youtube video instructions for separate knitting parts are included in this knitting pattern.

Language: English

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with approx 10-15cm/3.9-5.9in positive ease. Shown in size M.

Yarns (all 3 held together):
1) Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk, color no. 5 (77% alpaca, 23% silk; 25g/0.9oz = 140m/153yds).
2) Drops Flora, color no. 07 (35% alpaca, 65% wool; 50g/0.9oz = 210m/230yds).
3) Drops Flora, color no. 07 (35% alpaca, 65% wool; 50g/0.9oz = 210m/230yds).

Yarn weight:
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) 300 (325) g / 5.3 (6.2) 7 (7.9) 8.8 (9.7) 10.6 (11.4) oz / 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) balls
Drops Flora: 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) 700 (750) g / 14.1 (15.8) 17.6 (19.4) 21.1 (22.9) 24.6 (26.4) oz / 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 (15) balls

Needles: 4mm (US 6, UK 8).

Gauge: 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 16 stitches x 23 rows in stockinette.

Notions: 2 stitch markers, 1 scrap yarns, 5 pcs. snap fasteners (2-3cm diameter), tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Youtube video links, sweater schematic, finished measurements size table, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference: 92.5(102.5)112.5(122.5)132.5(142.5)152.5(162.5) cm / 36.4(40.4)44.3(48.2)52.2(56.1)60(64) in
Sweater length: 48.7(50.4)52.2(53.9)55.7(57.4)59.1(60.9) cm / 19.2(19.9)20.5(21.2)21.9(22.6)23.3(24) in
Sleeve length: 41.7(42.6)43.5(44.3)45.2(46.1)47(47.8) cm / 16.4(16.8)17.1(17.5)17.8(18.1)18.5(18.8) in
Sleeve upper arm girth: 32.5(35)37.5(40)42.5(45)47.5(50) cm / 12.8(13.8)14.8(15.7)16.7(17.7)18.7(19.7) in

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