Every single year I have the same problem: the weather turns really cold and I want a new handmade jumper RIGHT AWAY! I never seem to be able to think ahead to start making it in while the sun is still shining in summer. Even as the leaves start to turn and fall, but the days are still warm, I’m still in denial. The cold snap cardigan solves the problem, it’s a super chunky, super snuggly and
most importantly super quick to make.

And yes, it has pockets! And they are cleverly integrated into the hem. Because you’d rightly expect nothing less from a cosy cardigan from The Crochet Project.

We’ve used a DK (light worsted) weight yarn held double as this means you get a better drape than you would with a chunky yarn, but different options for yarn combinations are listed.

This pattern is sold as a pattern duo with the Winter is Coming Cardigan, a DK single strand version with additional sizing options.

Sizes
S(M, L, XL)
To fit chest up to: 85(105, 125, 150)cm/34(42, 50, 60)in
Finished Chest: 105(121, 136, 161)cm/41.5(47.5, 53.5, 63.5)in
Finished cross back measurement:48(58, 69, 84)cm/19(23, 27, 33)in
Finished upper arm circumference:36(41, 46, 56)cm/14(16, 18, 22)in
Finished length:74(76, 79, 85)cm/29(30, 31, 33.5)in

Joanne is 160cm/5ft3 tall, 100cm/40in bust and wears size M.
The cold snap cardigan has a relaxed fit. Choose a size with at least 10cm/4inlarger than your bust measurement to go over lighter tops or with a minimum 15cm/6in larger than your bust measurement to wear as a coat alternative over jumpers. The cardigan has no fastening and can be worn open, so you may find
it better to choose based on cross back measurement (from armpit to armpit and on the upper arm measurement – remembering to add ease into these for a comfortable fit over clothing.

Materials
15(18, 21, 26) 50g balls Rico Design Essentials merino plus tweed DK (DK weight, 45% acrylic, 45% wool, 10% viscose, 50g/125m) in Anthracite (005)
9mm hook
6mm hook
7 removable stitch markers

Possible alternative yarn weights are a chunky yarn (not doubled), a worsted/aran and a 4ply/fingering held together, or four strands of 4ply/fingering weight held together. Always test fabric (washed) to match tension and to check the fabric is pleasing.

Tension
Rib tension
12 sts and 8 rows in htr in BLO with yarn held double to 10 cm/4 in using 6mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)
Row tension is more important than stitch tension for rib.
Pattern tension
8 sts and 7 rows in paired htr with yarn held double to 10 cm/4 in using 9mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

Important: Tension changed dramatically after washing. Always check tension after washing and drying the swatch. We suggest starting the sleeve as a good way of swatching.

Difficulty Rating
Easy/Intermediate

Skills Needed
Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working into row ends, missing stitches, raised (post) stitches.

Construction
From the bottom up. Body stitches are picked up from hem which has been folded to create pockets. Sleeves are worked flat from ribbed cuff. Sleeves are seamed and yoke is worked in one piece with raglan shaping. Wide ribbed collar is worked and slip
stitched to body and neckline as you go to finish.

Pattern is written in standard UK crochet terminology (with translations to US terminology provided.)
Two file formats are available: the standard version is condensed and ideal for printing, the single column version works well on devices and can be printed for those who find the larger print easier to read.