Coral Cardigan - Free Beginner-Friendly Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn

Can you knit a rectangle in a simple stitch pattern? Then you can knit the Coral Cardigan! Knit as a rectangle, it's a great knitted sweater pattern for beginners.

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---Coral Cardigan---
Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

You Will Need:
653 (828, 1027) yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, 2 (2, 3) skeins)
US Size 10 (6.0 mm) Circular Knitting Needle, at least 36” long
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle

Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Women’s sizes.

– This sweater is designed to be over-sized and loose-fitting. Sizes are combined into size groups.

– Instructions and yarn requirements for Size 1 are given outside the parentheses, with Size 2 and Size 3 given inside the parentheses, like this: Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3).

– When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle or highlight all numbers that apply to your size before beginning.

To choose a size, measure around the fullest part of the bust.
-Size 1: Fits sizes X-Small, Small, and Medium (30” – 38” OR 76 cm – 97 cm bust)
-Size 2: Fits sizes Large, X-Large, and 2X (40” – 50” OR 102 cm – 127 cm bust)
-Size 3: Fits sizes 3X, 4X, and 5X (52” – 62” OR 132 cm – 158 cm bust)

Finished Bust: 46” (57”, 67”) OR 117 cm (145 cm, 170 cm)
Finished Length: 23” (24”, 25”) OR 58 cm (61 cm, 63.5 cm)

This pattern is intended for your personal use only. You may not share it, copy it, sell it, give it away, or mass-produce the finished product. However, you may sell the finished items on a small scale, as long as you convey in your item description that you used a Yay For Yarn pattern.
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