Color Block Coat-Cardigan

Color Block Coat-Cardigan by Bummbul

What is Being Made

The Color Block Coat-Cardigan is an oversized knit cardigan designed by Laimute Vaiciuliene for Bummbul. This garment combines the comfort of a cardigan with the structured silhouette of a coat, featuring a color block design that creates visual interest through contrasting sections. The piece is designed to be worn with generous ease, making it suitable for layering and comfortable everyday wear. Available in four sizes ranging from Small to XXLarge, with bust measurements from 31 inches to 43 inches and an actual finished width from 39 inches to 51 inches. The cardigan features a consistent length of 47 inches across all sizes and approximate sleeve length of 17 inches.

Skill Level and Suitability

This pattern is rated as Easy difficulty, making it an ideal project for beginner knitters. The straightforward construction and accessible techniques allow new knitters to create a wearable, fashionable garment while building fundamental knitting skills.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Color Block Coat-Cardigan utilizes fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for lace-weight yarn. The pattern employs standard knit and purl stitches to create the fabric base, with the color blocking technique used to add visual dimension to the finished piece. The oversized fit is achieved through strategic shaping and ease distribution, allowing the garment to drape elegantly while maintaining structure. Knitters will work with basic increases and decreases to shape the body, sleeves, and neckline areas typical of cardigan construction.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn Weight: Lace weight yarn, which creates an airy, delicate fabric ideal for layering pieces like this coat-cardigan
• Craft: Knitting using needles appropriate for lace-weight yarn
• Color Blocking: The pattern incorporates multiple yarn colors to create distinct color blocks throughout the design

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Bummbul, suitable for personal use. The pattern includes comprehensive sizing information with adjustments provided in parentheses for each size category, making it easy for knitters to customize the fit. The generous oversized construction means the actual finished measurements are significantly larger than the intended bust fit, creating the relaxed, coat-like silhouette characteristic of contemporary cardigan design.