Knitting pattern for Balloon sleeve cardigan with video

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.

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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