Pattern 9772 - Special Chunky

Ladies Cardigans

This classic fisherman's rib cardigan is perfect for walking the dog or long walks along the beach when it's a little chilly. With a choice of lengths you cant go wrong. These cardigans have a chunky ribbed button band too to add a little textured contrast.

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  • About the yarn
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Special Chunky

Stylecraft's Special yarns are class leaders, arguably the best 100% premium acrylic yarn on the market with a huge number of colours to choose from. This yarn has a super soft handle, is naturally anti pilling and tough enough to handle being thrown in the washing machine. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky, XL and Baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter (and crocheters) needs.

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Weight: Chunky

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 144m/157yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron


You will need: Pair of 6mm (UK 4 – USA 10) knitting needles and Pair of 5mm (UK 6 – USA 8) knitting needles. Stitch holders. 4 buttons, 3cm 1¼ in for short Cardigan and 6 buttons, 3cm 1¼ in for long Cardigan.

Long Cardigan
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Special Chunky, Duck Egg 182089101112
Short Cardigan
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Special Chunky, Mocha 1064678910

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