A pretty cardigan, perfect for layering in spring, summer and autumn.
Using simple stitches and a seamless construction, this cardigan is almost as effortless to make as it is to wear.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
To fit chest: 76 (86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) in
Finished chest measurement: 82 (92, 102, 114, 123, 133, 142) cm / 32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 45, 48.5, 52.5, 56) in
Designed to be worn with approx 5 cm/2 in ease at chest.
Materials
4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) hanks of 4ply, 100g/400m/436yd)
3.5mm hook (US E), 2.5mm hook (US B/C)
9 buttons 1 cm diameter
Needle and thread
Tapestry Needle
Tension
18 sts and 11 rows in V stitch to 10cm/4in using 3.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension.)
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Skills Needed
Basic stitches, working in back loops, working into row ends, working in rounds, short rows
Construction
Top down set in sleeve worked seamlessly. Worked in pieces to armhole then joined and body worked as one piece. Sleeve caps are formed using short rows (fully explained in pattern)
This pattern is charted and written using standard UK crochet terminology (with US conversions given in the abbreviations)