Balloon cardigan - PetiteKnit knitting pattern

The balloon cardigan is a short cardigan with balloon sleeves, accentuated by a tight cuff at the wrist. The balloon cardigan is knitted from the top down. It fastens at the front with buttons, and the button plackets are knitted with the rest of the cardigan—no sewing required. The balloon cardigan is a short style and pairs perfectly with high-waisted trousers or skirts.

Size guide

The balloon cardigan is knitted with approximately 15 cm of extra width/room for movement in relation to your chest measurement. Sizes XS (S), M (L), and XL fit a chest measurement of approximately 85 (90), 95 (100), and 110 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to ensure you've chosen the correct size.

Please note that the balloon cardigan has a short fit.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Chest circumference: 100 (106) 111 (116) 123 cm

Length center back: 51 (53) 55 (56) 58 cm

Gauge: 21 stitches x 29 rows plain on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Recommended needles: Circular knitting needle 4 mm (40 cm and 80-100 cm), double pointed needles 4 mm

Material: 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 g Arwetta by Filcolana (50 g = 210 m) together with 125 (150) 150 (150) 175 g Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m) or 125 (150) 150 (150) 175 g Kid Seta by Gepard Garn (25 g = 210 m), 4 buttons (ø = 20 – 25 mm)

Difficulty level : ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)