The Hug cardigan is very massive garment which length is until the knees and it has long loose sleeves. This pattern is fitted for beginners, so it is worked flat without shoulder seams - it means that back and front are knitted in a one big piece. Cardigan front band and sleeves are worked after finishing the whole cardigan body part. This cardigan has two side seams. Hug cardigan is a stylish piece for beginner knitters who want to knit sweater that would fit with various style clothes both at home and outside.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL to be worn with 98cm/38.5in positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns (three strands held together):

1. Drops, Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk; 25g (0.88oz) = 140m (153yds)). Colour no.: 5.
2. Drops, Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk; 25g (0.88oz) = 140m (153yds)). Colour no.: 5.
3. Drops, Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk; 25g (0.88oz) = 140m (153yds)). Colour no.: 5.

Yarn weight (Super bulky/Roving):
450 (475) 500 (525) 550 g
15.8 (16.7) 17.6 (18.5) 19.4 oz
18 (19) 20 (21) 22 balls
2520 (2660) 2800 (2940) 3080 meters
2754 (2907) 3060 (3213) 3366 yds

Yarn weight for one strand:
840 (886) 933 (980) 1026 meters
917 (968) 1019 (1070) 1120 yds

Needles:
7mm (US10.5, UK2), 80-120cm (32-47in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 9.5 stitches x 15 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

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

Pattern includes:
Knitting instructions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematic, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference: 177 (185.5) 193.5 (202) 210.5 cm / 70.75 (74) 77.5 (80.75) 84.25 in
Sweater length: 76 (78.5) 81.5 (84) 86.5 cm / 30.5 (31.5) 32.5 (33.5) 34.75 in
Sleeve length (from neck): 26 (26.5) 27.5 (28) 28.5 cm / 10.5 (10.75) 11 (11.25) 11.5 in
Sleeve upper arm girth: 54.5 (57) 59 (61) 63 cm / 22 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 in