Balloon Cardigan pattern by PetiteKnit

The Balloon Cardigan is a short cardigan with balloon sleeves, which are further emphasized by a tight-fitting cuff at the wrist. The Balloon Cardigan is knitted top-down. It closes at the front with buttons, and the button bands are knitted together with the rest of the cardigan – thus no seaming is necessary. The Balloon Cardigan is a short model and goes perfectly with high-waisted trousers or skirts.

Size guide

The Balloon Cardigan is designed to have approx. 15 cm of positive ease compared to your bust circumference. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL fit a bust circumference of approx. 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to ensure you have chosen the correct size for you.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

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

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

Gauge: 21 stitches x 29 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

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

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