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bubble sleeve cardigan
bubble sleeve cardigan
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Bubble Sleeve Cardigan – Knitting Pattern

  • Intermediate
  • Lengthy (12+ hours)

£7.00

This gorgeous bubble sleeve cardigan is such a joyful project for an all season wardrobe addition.

Size small knit in Scarlet

Size medium knit in Sunset (limited edition colour)

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An intermediate knit, this Bubble Sleeve Cardigan is so fun to knit and to wear.

Made flat in panels from bottom up, then joined at the shoulders before picking up and knitting the statement bubble sleeves in the round. You’ll then pick up and knit a rib all around the front edge. We’ve knit this in both single colours and multicoloured, so you can go wild when deciding on colour options!

It is a lovely knit, using repetitive stitches to create a really effective finish. You can make it cropped (we knit our cropped versions to 50cm) or hip length (we suggest 60cm) depending on what style of cardigan you prefer.

Available in sizes 6-28, it is an oversized fit and super snuggly when it is made in our soft Super Chunky Merino.

Stitches & techniques
Size when made

The length is determined by you – we have knit ours to 50cm for a cropped length and 60cm for hip length

Widths (approx):

S (UK 6-10): 50cm
M (UK 12-16): 60cm
L (UK 18-22): 70cm
XL (UK 24-28): 80cm

About this knitting pattern
  • Pattern by Helen Rose
  • Skill level: Intermediate
  • Make time: Lengthy (12+ hours)
Gauge: 6.5 stitches x
8.5 rows = 10cm
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Knitting Kit – Bubble Sleeve Cardigan

£91.00 – £112.00

Our famous LAD knit kits come with everything you need to make this knitting pattern.

You'll need
4/5 x 200g balls Super Chunky Yarn (depending on size)
15mm x 60cm circular needles
10mm x 60cm circular needles
10mm x 40cm circular needles (optional)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers
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10mm Circular Needles

£10.00
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Super Chunky Yarn

£15.00

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