{"product_id":"product-13","title":"Chunky Checkerboard Cardigan KNITTING Pattern | Oversized Hand Knit Check Cardigan | Super Bulky Weekend Project | Sizes XS–[XX] | PDF Instant Download","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF knitting pattern · Sizes XS–[XX] · Intermediate · Super bulky yarn · Written instructions and chart · Instant download — no physical item shipped\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSuper bulky yarn on big needles is the whole reason this exists. A cardigan with this much presence would take most of a winter in DK. Here it's a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChunky stockinette throughout, worked in a checkerboard of pink and red blocks, with dropped shoulders, deep balloon sleeves and a cropped open front. The oversized proportion is deliberate — it's drafted to be worn open over a fitted top, not buttoned closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe check is worked in intarsia, which is the one real skill in the pattern: separate yarn for each block, twisted at the colour change. At this yarn weight the blocks are big and there are few of them per row, so it's a genuinely good place to learn the technique rather than a test of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWritten across a full size range with a chart for the colour blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🧶 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull written pattern in sizes XS–[XX], with stitch counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour chart for the checkerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntarsia technique guide with photos [verify included]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropped shoulder and balloon sleeve construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront band and neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize chart with ease guidance and a schematic [verify included]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn quantity estimates per size and per colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten in [verify: UK or US knitting terms]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📏 Finished Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTo fit bust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFinished bust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBody length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSleeve length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eUpper arm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"To fit bust\" is your own measurement. \"Finished bust\" is the garment. This is drafted with substantial positive ease for an oversized fit — choose from the \"to fit\" column, and size down only if you want it close-fitting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🧶 Yarn \u0026amp; Needles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper bulky \/ chunky (weight 6) [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale pink — [XX] g \/ [XX] m for size M, see chart per size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed — [XX] g \/ [XX] m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] mm for the body, [XX] mm for the ribbing [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] sts x [XX] rows = 4\" \/ 10 cm in stockinette, blocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitch markers, tapestry needle, bobbins for the intarsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn used in sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify — do not name a brand unless it is in the PDF]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪡 Pattern Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knitting — not crochet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — intarsia colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stockinette, ribbing, intarsia, [verify — seamed or worked in pieces?]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — open front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversized, dropped shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable PDF, written pattern with chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerms:\u003c\/strong\u003e [verify: UK or US]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🛍️ Materials Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper bulky yarn in two colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting needles in the stated sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbins or yarn butterflies for the intarsia blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers and a tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking mats and pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⚙️ How It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownload instantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your PDF arrives the moment your order is confirmed — nothing is shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwatch in stockinette.\u003c\/strong\u003e At this yarn weight a half-stitch difference in gauge changes the finished bust by inches. Don't skip it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your own bust measurement and the ease guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnit, block, wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work the blocks from the chart, seam, block, and it's finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital PDF knitting pattern — an instant download, not a finished garment and not a kit. No physical item will be shipped. All sales are final once the files have been downloaded. Personal use and small-scale handmade selling are welcome; the pattern file, photos and instructions may not be resold, shared or redistributed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hook by ELSIE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44875012636723,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5823\/1347\/files\/Crochet_pattern_fashion_ad_20260916130858.jpg?v=1789561025","url":"https:\/\/hookbyelsie.com\/products\/product-13","provider":"Hook By Elsie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}