Esme Maxi Cardigan Sewing Pattern --- Named Clothing

Sizes: EUR 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46 & 48-50 (US0-2, 4-6, 8-10, 12-14 & 16-18 / UK4-6, 8-10, 12-14, 16-18 & 20-22)

• Straight-cut, oversized and loose-fitting cardigan
• Below the knee length
• Dropped shoulders
• In-seam pockets at front
• A band on the front edges and neckline
• Fastening with five buttons
• Cuffed sleeves, creating a rolled-up effect
• Select a medium-weight or heavy knit fabric with low or medium stretch (5 – 15%), e.g. boiled wool, bouclé knit or cable knit. The sample is made up in a heavy wool blend (Eurokangas). Select a medium weight jersey for the pocket bags.

Materials & Supplies:

• Fabric: 185 – 340 cm / 2 – 3¾ yd
• Pocket bag fabric: 25 cm / ¼ yd
• Fusible knit interfacing: 165 cm / 2 yd
• 5 buttons (diameter approx. 2.5 cm / 1”)
• Clear elastic: approx. 50 cm / 20”