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Puff Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Knit a softly fitted cardigan with puff shoulders, lace-and-cable fronts and snug ribbed cuffs. The body is worked flat so you can follow the front motifs as the cardigan takes shape.
IntermediateWritten directions + chartsSee pattern details
£6.99Digital knitting pattern
  • Shape the puff sleeves as you build the upper body
  • Follow charts for the lace-and-cable fronts
  • Finish with double-knit bands and six buttons
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What is inside the pattern?

The cardigan PDF includes ten sizes, charts for the front motif and a measurement schematic.

Is this the right project for me?

Use German short rows for the back and fronts, cast on for the puff sleeves, and work the body flat. Knit the sleeves in the round and finish with double-knit button bands and a picked-up neckband.

Finished size & fit

Ten sizes, XXS–5XL, with a finished chest of 80–172 cm. Choose a finished chest 5–15 cm larger than your own. The sample is an XS worn with 10 cm of ease.

Materials you will need

Use one fingering strand and one laceweight strand held together, 785–1,740 m of each depending on size. Use 4 mm and 3.5 mm needles and six 15 mm buttons.

Delivery & refunds

Download after payment from the confirmation page or email. Digital purchases are generally non-refundable; contact us about duplicate purchases or a problem with your file.

Puff Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Puff Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern

A puff shoulder with a narrow cuff

The sleeve is roomy at the top and drawn in at the wrist, so the puff keeps its shape even when the cardigan is worn open.

Know your project before you cast on.

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Instructions

The cardigan PDF includes ten sizes, charts for the front motif and a measurement schematic.

Construction & techniques

Use German short rows for the back and fronts, cast on for the puff sleeves, and work the body flat. Knit the sleeves in the round and finish with double-knit button bands and a picked-up neckband.

Size & fit

Ten sizes, XXS–5XL, with a finished chest of 80–172 cm. Choose a finished chest 5–15 cm larger than your own. The sample is an XS worn with 10 cm of ease.

Puff Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Give the front bands a clean edge

The double-knit bands frame the lace and cables. Five buttonholes are worked along the band and the sixth is placed in the neckband.

A few things to gather.

Check your yarn and needles before you begin.

Yarn & tools

Use one fingering strand and one laceweight strand held together, 785–1,740 m of each depending on size. Use 4 mm and 3.5 mm needles and six 15 mm buttons.

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm in blocked stockinette on 4 mm needles.

Before you cast on

A few things before you begin

Plan your yarn, check the techniques and choose the finish you want.

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Which techniques will I use?

Use German short rows for the back and fronts, cast on for the puff sleeves, and work the body flat. Knit the sleeves in the round and finish with double-knit button bands and a picked-up neckband.

What gauge should I aim for?

20 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm in blocked stockinette on 4 mm needles.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, download from the order confirmation page or the link in your email. Contact us if you cannot find your file.

What is the refund policy?

Digital purchases are generally non-refundable. If you bought a duplicate or have a problem with your pattern, contact us and we will help.

Do I need to read charts?

Yes. The lace-and-cable motif is charted. The cardigan construction and finishing are given in written directions.

What if I’m between sizes?

The pattern suggests choosing the smaller size if you’re between sizes. Compare the finished chest against the amount of ease you want.

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