Grandes Manches Cardi – Sweater Knitting Pattern
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Please note, this is a knitting pattern, not the final knitted garment/accessory
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Grandes Manches Cardi is the sister version to the pullover. is French for ‘Big Sleeves,’ the perfect description for this dramatic yet simple sweater. With minimal shaping, this relaxed-boxy pullover is a joy to knit, super stylish and comfortable to wear. It’s a swift knit, in no time you’ll have this unique piece in your wardrobe; easy to wear, simple to make.
YARN
Diamond Luxury Chicpaca (153 yards/140 meters Chunky weight Brushed Alpaca) x 4 (4, 5) balls.
Optional: King Cole Cosmos (sequin yarn) x 2 balls.
Diamond Luxury Chicpaca (153 yards/140 meters Chunky weight Brushed Alpaca) x 4 (4, 5) balls.
Optional: King Cole Cosmos (sequin yarn) x 2 balls.
NEEDLES
6.5 mm (US 10.5) 24”/60 cm Circular Needles.
8 mm (US 11) 24”/60 cm Circular Needles.
8 mm (US 11) 24”/60 cm Circular Needles.
NOTIONS
1 Stitch Marker.
4 Stitch Holders or scrap yarn, if you prefer (for Shoulders).
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
1 Stitch Marker.
4 Stitch Holders or scrap yarn, if you prefer (for Shoulders).
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
GAUGE - blocked
St-st using 8 mm (US 11) Circular Needles.
12 sts x 14 rows = 4”/10 cm.
12 sts x 14 rows = 4”/10 cm.
SIZES
Small: to fit 28 - 32” Bust (+ 8”/20.25 cm – 12”/30.5 cm positive ease).
Medium: to fit 34”– 38” Bust (+ 10”/25.5 cm – 14”/35.5 cm positive ease).
Large: to fit 40” – 44” Bust (+ 12”/30.5 cm – 16”/40.75 cm positive ease).
Medium: to fit 34”– 38” Bust (+ 10”/25.5 cm – 14”/35.5 cm positive ease).
Large: to fit 40” – 44” Bust (+ 12”/30.5 cm – 16”/40.75 cm positive ease).
MEASUREMENTS – blocked
Bust (flat): 20”/50.75 cm (24”/61 cm, 28”/71.25 cm).
Bust (around): 40”/101.5 cm (48”/122 cm, 56”/142.25 cm).
1/2 CF Width (not including Front Band):
9.5”/10.5 cm (10.5”/26.5 cm, 11.5”/29.25 cm).
Length of Cardi (Shoulder to Bottom of Band):
21.75”/55.25 cm (22.75”/57.75 cm, 23.75”/60.25 cm).
CF Length: 18”/45.75 cm (19”/48.25 cm, 20”/50.75 cm).
Shoulder Seam Width:
5.75”/14.5 cm (6.75”/17.25 cm, 7.75”/19.75 cm).
CB to Sleeve Cuff Length (including Cuff):
27”/68.5 cm (27.75”/70.5 cm, 29.25”/74.25 cm).
Sleeve Cuff Width (around):
5.5”/14 cm (6”/15.25 cm, 7”/17.75 cm).
Sleeve at Fullest Point (flat):
10.75”/27.25 cm (11.25”/28.5 cm, 11.75”/29.75 cm).
Side Seam (Underarm to Bottom of Band):
14.25”/36.25 cm (14.5”/36.75 cm, 14.75”/37.5 cm).
Bust (flat): 20”/50.75 cm (24”/61 cm, 28”/71.25 cm).
Bust (around): 40”/101.5 cm (48”/122 cm, 56”/142.25 cm).
1/2 CF Width (not including Front Band):
9.5”/10.5 cm (10.5”/26.5 cm, 11.5”/29.25 cm).
Length of Cardi (Shoulder to Bottom of Band):
21.75”/55.25 cm (22.75”/57.75 cm, 23.75”/60.25 cm).
CF Length: 18”/45.75 cm (19”/48.25 cm, 20”/50.75 cm).
Shoulder Seam Width:
5.75”/14.5 cm (6.75”/17.25 cm, 7.75”/19.75 cm).
CB to Sleeve Cuff Length (including Cuff):
27”/68.5 cm (27.75”/70.5 cm, 29.25”/74.25 cm).
Sleeve Cuff Width (around):
5.5”/14 cm (6”/15.25 cm, 7”/17.75 cm).
Sleeve at Fullest Point (flat):
10.75”/27.25 cm (11.25”/28.5 cm, 11.75”/29.75 cm).
Side Seam (Underarm to Bottom of Band):
14.25”/36.25 cm (14.5”/36.75 cm, 14.75”/37.5 cm).
