Donna cocoon cardigan for knit fabrics (PDF sewing pattern)

Featuring: Semi-fitted at the shoulders, relaxed through the bust, waist and hips, this knit cocoon cardigan features a shawl-style collar folded in half and set-in sleeves. Side gussets shape the body and can include slide-in pockets sitting at the side of the body. Sleeves are available in short hemmed, 3/4 hemmed, long hemmed, or long cuffed length. The collar band continues along the front opening and around the entire hem, finishing the cardigan's curved cocoon-shaped edge.
View A - Cocoon cardigan with slide-in side pockets
View B - Cocoon cardigan without pockets
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (20 pages)
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height (28 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support
SIZING
This pattern comes in 3 heights, 16 different sizes from US0 to US30. This pattern is drafted for different cup sizes depending on the size. You can find that information in the sizing guide.
152-160 cm / 5'1" - 5'3" (PETITE)
162-170 cm / 5'4" - 5'6" (REGULAR)
170-178 cm / 5'7" - 5'9" (TALL)
The sizing of the pattern is based on bust measurement.
Ease of the garment
Ease of the garment defines finished horizontal measurements. This pattern has the following ease:
Bust (positive) +6 cm / 2 3/8 in to the bust measurement
Waist (positive) +24 cm / 9 1/2 in to the waist measurement
Hips (positive) +6 cm / 2 3/8 in to the hips measurement
DIFFICULTY
2-3 / 10 (EASY)
FABRIC
140-160 cm / 55-60 in wide fabric, suitable for directional print
Medium to heavy weight knits with good drape and recovery, such as sweater knit, French terry, brushed knit, or ponte. For the collar/hem band, choose a knit with less recovery than the main fabric.
Yardage
US0-US18 1.4-1.5 m / 1 ¾ yards
US20-US30 1.95-2.05 m / 2 ¼ yards
Ribbing or similar fabrics
140 cm / 55"
Band
*for the best results make sure to choose fabric with low recovery so it stretches around the front curve of the cardigan
Ribbing 0.6 m / 3/4 yards
Pocket band, cuffs
Ribbing 0.25 m / 1/2 yards
NOTIONS
- Polyester/cotton thread to match fabric.
- Strips of fusible interfacing, cotton twill tape for reinforcing shoulder seams