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Eleanor Long Cardigan

By: Hortense Maskens from Knitting with Chopsticks
Eleanor Long Cardigan

"There is always that weird time between seasons where you never know if you should wear a coat or if a sweater is fine. The Eleanor Cardigan is a great solution! It's a bit heavier than a normal cardigan thanks to the chunky weight yarn, but not quite a coat. It's a coatigan. Try this easy pattern and have everyone asking you where you got this piece! /PATTERN DETAILS • XS to 5XL (details below) • Easy knit • Between a cardigan and a coat: coatigan • Uses chunky yarn which makes it quick and warm • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. /MATERIALS ● 10 mm / US 15 circular knitting needles (or double pointed needles) ● LionBrand hue + me (Bulky weight 5, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 125m/137yd, 125g/4.4oz): o Peacoat (MC): 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins o Love Song (Color A): 2 skeins o Agave (Color B): 1 skein ● Tapestry needle to weave in the ends ● Optional: Sew on toggle buttons /SIZES Final garment measurements are: ● XS: 97 cm / 38” hip, 18 cm / 7” armhole depth, 98 cm / 38.5” length. ● S: 101 cm / 39.75” hip, 19 cm / 7.5” armhole depth, 100 cm / 39.5” length. ● M: 109 cm / 43” hip, 20 cm / 7.75” armhole depth, 100 cm / 39.5” length. ● L: 122 cm / 48” hip, 21 cm / 8.25” armhole depth, 100 cm / 39.5” length. ● XL: 130 cm / 51” hip, 23 cm / 9” armhole depth, 104 cm / 41” length. ● 2XL: 139 cm / 54.75” hip, 24 cm / 9.5” armhole depth, 104 cm / 41” length. ● 3XL: 147 cm / 57.75” hip, 25 cm / 10” armhole depth, 106 cm / 41.75” length. ● 4XL: 151 cm / 59.5” hip, 26 cm / 10.25” armhole depth, 106 cm / 41.75” length. ● 5XL: 164 cm / 64.5” hip, 28 cm / 11” armhole depth, 108 cm / 42.5” length. The cardigan is designed with a normal fit, 5-10 cm / 2-4” ease at the hips. "

Knitting Needle Size15 or 10 mm

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

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