Pattern 9888 - Life Super Chunky, Special XL

Cardigans & Waistcoat

These longline jackets are flattering and versatile. There is a long sleeve and short sleeve option. Combine them with a belt or leave them open for extra layering. That's not all because there is lovely cable and eyelet detail on the back making these elegant pieces even more gorgeous.  

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  • About the yarns
  • What you'll need
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Life Super Chunky

Life Super Chunky is our luxurious yet practical yarn, available in a huge choice of colours. With 25% wool mixed into the 75% premium acrylic we use, this yarn is soft and supple, as well as being easy on the hands. Life Super Chunky washes and wears extremely well and is perfect for a whole range of projects due to the versatile nature of the yarn.

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Weight: Super Chunky

Composition: 75% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 80m/87yds

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



Special XL

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. Special XL is an ideal yarn for beginner knitters or those who want results fast!

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Weight: Super Chunky

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 200g

Meterage: 136m/148yds

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



You will need: 1 pair 10mm (UK 000 – U SA 15) knitting needles and 1 pair 9mm (UK 00 – USA 13) knitting needles. C able needle.

Cardigan
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 im
122-127 cm
48-50 in
Life Super Chunky, Zesty 1597889910
Waistcoat
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 im
122-127 cm
48-50 in
Special XL Tweed, Camel 14208991010

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