This elegant and lightweight lacy cardigan is an easy project using DK yarn and features an open shell pattern worked in treble crochet (US terms). Neutral and a contrast colour add visual interest (you can make it one colour too!) and the style is perfect for wearing from day-to-night.

The lower panel is worked in a 3-row repeat shell pattern that uses treble crochet and single crochet stitches. The pattern then divides for the fronts and back and works from the armhole to the neck in a contrasting colour. After crocheting the lower and upper panels (in one piece) the shoulders are seamed. And that’s it!

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/DETAILS
Skill level : Easy
US Terminology

/MATERIALS
Drops Belle (DK) 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen
4mm / G-6 crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle

/FINISHED SIZE
To Fit (inches) Actual Width (inches) Actual Length (inches) Amount of Yarn (yards) Neutral Colour Amount of Yarn (yards) Contrasting Colour Amount of Yarn (yards) TOTAL
S 32 – 34 38 27.5 760 285 1045
M 36 – 38 42 28 840 336 1176
L 40 – 42 46 28.5 920 391 1311
XL 44 – 46 50 29 1000 450 1450
2X 48 – 50 54 29.5 1080 513 1593
3X 52 – 54 58 29.5 1160 580 1740
4X 56 – 58 62 30 1240 651 1891
5X 60 – 62 66 30.75 1320 726 2046

Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council standard body measurements

/STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED
Single Crochet (sc)
Treble Crochet (tr)
Treble 2 Together (tr2tog)

Chain ch
Chain Space ch-sp
Each ea
Loop lp
Remaining rem
Repeat Rep
Skip sk
Stitch/es st/s
Right Side RS
Wrong Side WS

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