About

The Boxy Cardigan Chunky is the chunky version of the popular Boxy Cardigan Pattern. This pattern is designed to showcase the chunky yarn's texture, providing a trendy, relaxed fit perfect for layering over your favourite outfits. This knitting pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters.

The Boxy Cardigan Chunky Version is worked from the top down, beginning with the back neck and shoulders and then working down to the armholes. Stitches are then picked up for the front, with the button band cast on and worked down to the armholes, before joining the fronts and back and working down to the desired length. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round before finishing with the cuffs. The collar is picked up and worked back and forth with shaping.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Techniques

This pattern uses the following techniques: knit, purl, knitted cast on, stretchy bind off, working buttonholes.

Gauge

12 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in stockinette st on 8 mm [US 11] needles, blocked.

Materials

Suggested Needles 

• 8 mm [US 11] circular needles 16, 32/40 inches / 40, 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. 
• 6.5 mm [US 10.5] circular needles, 16, 32/40 inches / 40, 80/100 cm for the cuffs, collar and hem.
  
  

Suggested Yarn This pattern is worked in a Chunky/Bulky weight yarn. 

Wool and Works Chunky Merino in Neon Lights (100% Superwash Merino, 100g, 100m)

6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) skeins are required if using this yarn.

Yarn Alternatives 
Wool and the Gang Alpacino Merino 
Lionbrand Thick and Quick Yarn
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Cascade 128 Superwash
Malabrigo Mecha
LionBrand Hue and Me
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack

Notions 

• Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem.
• Stitch markers 
• Scrap yarn, a stitch holder or knitting barber to place stitches on hold 
• Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.